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Living specimens for CJK type, layout, and visual systems.

Explore expressive CJK typefaces and practical cross-cultural layout advice for teams building across Asia.

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字 Noto Sans CJK
中文 字距与行距，是品牌的第一层语气。
かな 余白と密度がブランドの声を作る。
한글 간격과 밀도가 브랜드의 목소리를 만든다.
Latin Systems need rhythm before decoration.

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Featured specimens

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Latin Noto Sans CJK CJK systems need disciplined spacing. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Latin Noto Serif CJK Contrast gives reading a slower pulse. Chinese, Japanese, Latin LXGW WenKai A soft voice can still be precise. Korean, Latin IBM Plex Sans KR Hangul structure rewards clean grids.

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Editorial guides

Editorial Layout

When to Keep Latin Brand Type

Some brands should preserve a Latin wordmark while localizing the surrounding typographic system.

 Brand Systems

Designing for CJK Density

CJK typography can carry more information per visual area, but brands still need hierarchy, pause, and contrast.

 Market Entry

Spacing Is Localization

Before changing colors or imagery, tune spacing, line length, and vertical rhythm for the market you are entering.