Monaspace Xenon
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Monaspace Xenon is a monospaced serif font developed by GitHub as part of the Monaspace superfamily. It carries a structured, precise appearance with bracketed serifs that give it a traditional typographic feel while still being optimized for code display. The letterforms are consistent in width across all characters, which is standard for monospaced designs, but the serif details add a layer of visual warmth and formality that distinguishes it from its sans-serif counterparts in the same family. It reads as disciplined and reliable without feeling cold, making it a practical choice when you want code or text to feel authoritative rather than purely utilitarian.
Monaspace Xenon works well as a font for developer documentation and technical writing platforms where code snippets need to feel integrated with editorial content rather than visually jarring. It is also a solid choice for terminal emulators or code editors used by developers who prefer a classic, book-like reading experience during long coding sessions. Additionally, it fits naturally in printed or PDF technical manuals and API references where the serif character helps guide the eye across dense, structured content.
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Monaspace Xenon at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
July 2024
14 (7 weights + italics)
Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 14 Monaspace Xenon styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Monaspace Xenon character map
Which languages does Monaspace Xenon support?
Monaspace Xenon 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 Monaspace Xenon commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Monaspace Xenon 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.