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Arial
font-arial · vlatest
2
6.0
brew install --cask font-arial 96
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Arial is a widely-used sans-serif font known for its clean design and readability. It is often compared to Helvetica but offers distinct characteristics, making it a popular choice for both design professionals and everyday users.
Provides the Arial font for use on macOS systems.
Maturity: Arial is a well-established and mature font with widespread adoption.
Community: Hacker News discussions indicate mixed sentiment; while some appreciate Arial's ubiquity, others criticize its overuse and design flaws.
Pros
- + Ubiquitous and widely recognized
- + Free to use
- + Readable and versatile
Cons
- - Often criticized for overuse and design issues
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
Community Mentions
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Jul 2025 The Scourge of Arial (2001)
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Apr 2020 Times New Arial
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Sep 2009 Arial versus Helvetica
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown