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LXGW SimXiHei

font-lxgw-simxihei · v1.100

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brew install --cask font-lxgw-simxihei
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Trust Score 4/10
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Active development +2
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Version History

v1.100
2d ago1.027.21.100

Review

Mar 11, 2026

LXGW SimXiHei is a font designed to closely mimic Windows' built-in black and fonts, offering compatibility and aesthetic appeal. It's particularly beneficial for designers and developers needing consistent typography across platforms, especially in LaTeX environments.

Provides a font compatible with Windows' black and fonts, based on IPA Gothic and Mincho.

Maturity: The project is mature with active contributions and a strong community presence, though some issues remain unresolved.

Community: No community discussion found yet on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

  • + High compatibility with Windows fonts
  • + Aesthetic appeal for typography
  • + Useful for designers and LaTeX users

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some symbol issues reported
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Last commit: Feb 27, 2026