nipponica_hiragana.otf
nipponica Font
Author's note
Nipponica by iroha is a free Japanese display font with the easy motion of quickly drawn kana. Its long, rounded strokes vary in width and direction, with generous loops, sharp hooks, and an uneven baseline that keeps the lettering lively rather than formal.
It can give restaurant branding or festival posters the directness of hand-painted Japanese signage, especially when a relaxed, contemporary voice is wanted. The looping forms also suit food packaging and music graphics, where their sweeping contours can echo steam, noodles, or energetic line illustration.
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OpenType font. Free for personal or commercial use. A Japanese example has been published.
http://otg.sokowonantoka.com/
It can give restaurant branding or festival posters the directness of hand-painted Japanese signage, especially when a relaxed, contemporary voice is wanted. The looping forms also suit food packaging and music graphics, where their sweeping contours can echo steam, noodles, or energetic line illustration.
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OpenType font. Free for personal or commercial use. A Japanese example has been published.
http://otg.sokowonantoka.com/
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Basic font information
Copyright notice
iroha
Font family
nipponica
Font subfamily
hiragana
Unique subfamily identification
nipponica
Full font name
nipponica
Name table version
Version 1.00
Postscript font name
nipponica
Trademark notice
nipponica_hiragana
Extended font information
Platforms supported
PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
Font details
Revision6
Glyph count253
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
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