LXGW WenKai
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LXGW WenKai is a Chinese handwriting-style font based on Jiashu (a derivative of Kaishu, or regular script), designed with a warm, informal stroke quality that sits between printed text and casual handwriting. Its letterforms carry visible brush-influenced details, including slightly tapered strokes and natural-looking terminals, giving it a personal and approachable feel without being difficult to read. The weight is moderate and consistent, making it legible at body text sizes while still retaining its distinctive handwritten character. It covers a broad range of CJK characters alongside Latin glyphs, which makes it practically useful for bilingual content.
LXGW WenKai works well for personal blogs or journal-style websites where a softer, human tone is appropriate and the formal rigidity of a standard Song or Gothic typeface would feel out of place. It is also a solid choice for educational materials targeting younger readers or learners of Chinese, where the handwriting style reinforces proper stroke recognition. Additionally, it fits well in digital reading applications or e-reader interfaces for literary content, where a relaxed reading experience is preferred over a purely utilitarian typographic approach.
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LXGW WenKai at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
December 2023
3 (3 weights)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 3 LXGW WenKai styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
LXGW WenKai character map
Which languages does LXGW WenKai support?
LXGW WenKai 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 LXGW WenKai commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. LXGW WenKai 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.