DSEG14 Classic
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DSEG14 Classic is a display font designed to replicate the appearance of 14-segment LED and LCD displays commonly found on digital clocks, calculators, and electronic instruments. Each character is constructed from rigid, angular segments that mimic the physical hardware display style, giving the typeface a distinctly technical and retro-digital personality. The letterforms have no curves, only flat lines arranged in a grid-like structure, which makes the font immediately readable in contexts where a machine-readout aesthetic is the goal. It comes across as functional and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian charm that appeals to projects needing that authentic vintage electronics look.
DSEG14 Classic works well in a few specific real-world scenarios. First, it suits web-based clocks, timers, or countdown widgets where the visual goal is to imitate a physical LED display panel. Second, it fits naturally in dashboards or data readout interfaces for IoT projects, home automation apps, or hobbyist electronics builds where matching the look of actual hardware reinforces the user experience. Third, retro-themed game UIs or score displays can use it effectively to evoke arcade or early home computer aesthetics without relying on rasterized bitmap graphics.
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DSEG14 Classic at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2023
6 (3 weights + italics)
Display
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 6 DSEG14 Classic styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
DSEG14 Classic character map
Which languages does DSEG14 Classic support?
DSEG14 Classic includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use DSEG14 Classic commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. DSEG14 Classic is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.