DSEG14 Modern
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DSEG14 Modern is a display font designed to replicate the appearance of 14-segment LED displays, the kind found on digital clocks, calculators, electronic scoreboards, and industrial equipment. Each character is constructed from straight angled segments that mimic real physical LED or LCD panels, giving the typeface a hard, mechanical look. The "Modern" variant features cleaner terminals compared to the classic version, making it slightly more refined while still maintaining that unmistakable digital readout aesthetic. It renders numbers and letters with equal clarity, and its monospaced nature means characters align predictably, which is a practical advantage in many technical contexts. The overall personality is utilitarian and technical, carrying associations with precision instruments and retro-digital hardware.
DSEG14 Modern works well in several applied contexts. First, it is a natural fit for dashboard interfaces, whether web-based or native applications, where users expect to see data like temperature, speed, or time displayed in a format that signals real-time readout. Second, it suits countdown timers or clock widgets on websites and apps, where the segment style reinforces the concept of time passing in discrete units. Third, developers building retro-themed games, synthwave-inspired landing pages, or electronics project interfaces can use it to establish an authentic lo-fi digital atmosphere without relying on bitmap graphics.
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DSEG14 Modern at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2023
6 (3 weights + italics)
Display
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 6 DSEG14 Modern 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 Modern character map
Which languages does DSEG14 Modern support?
DSEG14 Modern 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 Modern commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. DSEG14 Modern 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.