Iosevka is an open-source, sans-serif and slab-serif monospace font(typeof.net)
738 points by otobrglez 1 day ago | 303 comments
tl;dr: Iosevka is an open-source monospace typeface family designed for code, terminals, and technical documents, offered in sans-serif and slab-serif variants with Normal and Extended widths, plus specialized Term and Fixed subfamilies for terminal use. It features 146 configurable characters across 19 stylistic sets, extensive OpenType ligatures (including long arrows), and supports 248 languages. Quasi-proportional variants (Aile and Etoile) are also included for prose and documentation.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Long-time devoted users praising Iosevka and its customizability
  • ↑Appreciation for the ecosystem of custom builds and derivative fonts
  • ↓Dislike of code ligatures as a feature promoted by the font
  • ~Default spacing/width is too narrow or compact for comfort
  • ↓Criticism of the specimen site's font loading (font-display: swap) UX