Zen Old Mincho
Zen Old Mincho is a Japanese mincho typeface by Yoshimichi Ohira with a classic design, and a sharp, high-contrast Latin to match. It is intended for text and also works large, across five weights.
- Designed by
- Yoshimichi Ohira
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 5 weights
Font Pairings with Zen Old Mincho
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Zen Old Mincho FAQ
Is Zen Old Mincho free for commercial use?
Yes. Zen Old Mincho is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.
Is Zen Old Mincho on Google Fonts?
Yes — Zen Old Mincho is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.
How do I download Zen Old Mincho?
You can download Zen Old Mincho for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.
What fonts pair well with Zen Old Mincho?
Zen Old Mincho pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Zen Old Mincho, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Zen Old Mincho best used for?
Zen Old Mincho is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.