## Overview
Plangothic Project (Chinese: 遍黑体项目) is based on [Source Han Sans](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-han-sans) CN and takes the Chinese Mainland variant ideographs as the standard to supplement the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks. Initiated around June 2020.
## Coverage
This font mainly supports all CJK ideographs from extension B to extension J, with sporadic character in other blocks.
## Contributors
- Main: [Usagixineist](https://github.com/Usagixineist), [WAAO-SCREAMER](https://github.com/WAAO-SCREAMER), Nachicraft, Magnetshroom
- Assistants: [0xAA55](https://github.com/0xAA55), [Baysoftware](https://github.com/yi-bai), Boris Ivanovich, [Henry Chan](https://github.com/hfhchan), [Hulenkius](https://github.com/Hulenkius), [Losketch](https://github.com/Losketch)
There are also many other people who have supported and participated in the project. We would like to thank them.
## License
### Font Files (SIL Open Font License 1.1)
Font files are released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1.
#### You can:
- Any individual, group, organization, or enterprise may use it for commercial and non-commercial purposes free of charge, without the need to pay fees, inform the author in advance, indicate the source information, or obtain the author's permission.
- Republish or install font files, embed them into any software or device, and the software or device can be redistributed or resold.
- Modify, expand, and convert font files, but it is **strictly prohibited to use the reserved names "Plangothic" and "遍黑" for the font in the works that have been modified twice**. The version that has been modified twice **must also be published under the SIL Open Font License** (if only the source font is converted, the reserved name can still be used).
#### You cannot:
- Sell the font files themselves as a standalone product (fonts may be bundled with software/devices as part of a sale, but cannot be sold as individual items).
- Publish any part of the font file under a non SIL Open Font License.
- Other behaviors that violate the SIL Open Font License that are not listed above.
**Disclaimer (Non-Legal Clause):**
Users are free to use the font while complying with local laws and regulations. The author assumes no liability for any system damage or legal disputes resulting from the use of this font. The OFL license itself includes a disclaimer clause, see [LICENSE-OFL.txt](LICENSE-OFL.txt) for details.
### Build and Development Code (MIT License)
- Source code, scripts, and configuration files in this repository are released under the MIT License, free to use, modify, and distribute, including for commercial purposes.
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- This font is freely available for commercial use and is released under the OFL license. Anyone may freely use, modify, and distribute it. The author has never authorized any individual or organization to **sell this font file separately**. If you are required to pay a fee to obtain the font file, such behavior may involve misleading practices or fraud risks, so please exercise caution. It should be noted that the OFL license permits the font to be bundled and distributed as part of other paid software or hardware.
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- All content in this repository contains no political intent, metaphor, or purpose, and is unrelated to any political activities. The author assumes no joint legal liability arising from your use of this font.
## FAQ
### 1. Why are there two font files for Plangothic?
- Because the maximum number of glyphs a font can hold is limited (to 65535), while the total count of CJK ideographs is much greater than this value.
### 2. Why does this project just include a small amount of CJK ideographs in the URO and extensions A?
- Since the purpose of this project is "supplement all the extension blocks of CJK Unified Ideographs based on [Source Han Sans](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-han-sans) CN", needs of using CJK ideographs in the URO and Extension A blocks can be solved by directly using the Source Han Sans font. As for these CJK ideographs scattered in the URO and Extension A, included in this project are CJK ideographs with glyph changes in Unicode or inconsistent with the purpose of this project. Before adding these CJK ideographs to the project, they have been compared with other mainstream fonts and glyphs in the Unicode.
### 3. Will there be a version containing other weights (or other local glyphs) in the future?
- Since the quantities of this project are too large, so this request is not in our reach by now. If you have such ideas, you can make a derivative font version of the project with your requirements.
### 4. Why is there no ℂomplex 𝕋ext 𝕃ayout (CTL) and 𝕀deographs 𝕍ariation 𝕊electors (IVS) in this font?
- The fonts of this project orientate themselves as pragmatic tool fonts, that is they are not responsible for precise typesetting but only for display (see [Unifont](https://unifoundry.com/unifont)). Using CTL to typeset and display these scripts, and displaying regional variation ideographs other than the CN variant using IVSs is OUTSIDE the coverage of the project. If you have such ideas, you can produce derivation fonts of this project by yourself if in need.
### 5. Can the TTC font from this project (a collection of multiple TrueType fonts) be directly used on smartphones or within software? Can it be installed on a phone to display all font styles simultaneously? Are there compatibility issues across software platforms or is it limited to specific platforms?
- The TTC font from this project is compatible with Windows platforms and works seamlessly there. However, on mobile devices, directly installing a TTC font file typically results in displaying only one font style (usually P1) due to technical constraints. To display all font styles within software applications, special configurations may be required. Compatibility with TTC fonts can vary across different platforms, often requiring additional steps. Detailed instructions for installing Plangothic on an Android phone are provided here.
### 6. What are the differences between the distribution editions?
- **Super edition**: Includes font files in all formats; the package size is relatively large.
- **Static edition**: Contains two separate TTF font files (P1 and P2) and a TTC file.
- **OTF edition**: OpenType format font files and a TTC/OTC file.
- **Web edition**: WOFF2 format web font files.
- **Individual TTF files**: Extracted directly from the Static edition for convenient separate download and use.
**Archive formats**: The .7z and .zip files contain the same contents, only differing in compression. .7z yields smaller archives but may require third‑party decompression software; .zip archives are slightly larger but are supported natively by most operating systems.
P.S.: How to install Plangothic font on the Windows platform and set it as the global fallback font:
**Basic Installation Method:**
1. **Install font**: Download TTF version font files (choose either two separate ttf files or a single ttc file), right-click and select "Install for all users" (requires administrator privileges);
2. **Configure fallback**: Double-click to run `registry/Plangothic-Install.reg` (requires administrator privileges)
3. **Re-login**: Log out and log back in to Windows account for settings to take effect
4. **Uninstall**: Simply delete font files, or run `registry/Plangothic-Uninstall.reg` to remove registry configuration
> **Advanced usage and detailed instructions**: See [Experimental_README.md](./registry/Experimental/README.md)
## Contact
If you have any questions or suggestions during the use of this font, please feel free to provide feedback. You can submit an issue in the project (unrelated content is strictly prohibited), or you can provide feedback through the following contact information:
- GitHub: https://github.com/Fitzgerald-Porthmouth-Koenigsegg
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fitzgerald_P_K_/
- E-mails: 374601620@qq.com (Backup email: fitzgeraldkoenigsegg@gmail.com)
## Other instructions
1. Due to certain reasons, we DO NOT have any discussion groups (Telegram, Discord, etc.), and we deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused to you.
2. This is a long-term project. We would be grateful if you could promote the project to others. We also welcome technical personnels in font production and accept you to continue to improve this project. You can contact the author through said information. The development of this project is inseparable from your publicity and encouragement.
3. The members of this project are not professional font designers, so the font structure may not be aesthetically pleasing, and the added text may have a slight inconsistency compared to the original version. In addition, due to the limited time and energy of the members, there is no extra time for the project to refine. Some parts of the Chinese characters will be assembled very rigidly. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the font data and whether the expected presentation effect can be perfectly reproduced on your device. The author makes no express or implied warranties about this font, nor assumes any responsibility for any claims, damages, or attributable reasons arising from your use of this font.
4. Some of the Chinese Mainland glyphs included in this font **DO NOT** fully follow the fonts displayed in the [Unicode charts file](https://www.unicode.org/charts/). If you mind or cannot accept, please do not use this font.
5. This project borrows and/or refers to other tools and/or open-source font projects in part or whole, mainly including:
- [Source Han Sans](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-han-sans).
- Other fonts in the Noto series.
- [Sukima Gothic (すきまゴシック)](https://oppekebekkanko.booth.pm/items/2117070) developed by [oppekebekkanko](https://oppekebekkanko.booth.pm/).
- [Chiron Hei HK](https://github.com/chiron-fonts/chiron-hei-hk)。
- [Zhudou-Sans](https://github.com/Buernia/Zhudou-Sans) developed by [Buernia](https://github.com/Buernia).
- [Zitools](https://zi.tools) developed by [Yi Bai](https://github.com/yi-bai).
- [Gothic Nguyen](https://github.com/TKYKmori/Gothic-Nguyen).
- [Unicode charts file](https://www.unicode.org/charts/).
- [Unihan database](https://www.unicode.org/Public/16.0.0/ucd/Unihan.zip).
- [Shokaki Hentaigana Gothic（しょかき変体仮名ゴチック）](https://shokaki.booth.pm/items/5633978) developed by [ぼんのう堂](https://shokaki.booth.pm).
- [Unicodia](https://github.com/Mercury13/unicodia/).
- [Shanggu Sans](https://github.com/GuiWonder/Shanggu).
- [Chill Duan Sans](https://github.com/Warren2060/ChillDuanSans)。
## About "The Planiverse"
Founded by Fitzgerald in December 2023 and includes several sub-projects currently as follows:
1. **Plangothic Project (Chinese: 遍黑体项目)**: Based on Source Han Sans CN and takes the CN variant as the standard to supplement the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks.
- **Status**: Keep up with the latest version of Unicode.
2. **Planwritzen Project (Chinese: 遍蕤体项目)**: Based on Fitzgerald's own handwriting and using the Plangothic Project as the standard. Character range set to align with the Source Han Sans + Plangothic Project temporarily (or there may be an extension).
- **Status**: Created project without homepage. Uncompleted.
3. **Planschrift Project (Chinese: 遍玨体项目)**: Based on Huiwen-mincho supplementing the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks. Temporary character range expanded from the range of Huiwen-mincho to Source Han Sans + Plangothic Project.
- **Status**: Created project and its [homepage](https://github.com/Fitzgerald-Porthmouth-Koenigsegg/Planschrift_Project). Uncompleted.
4. ***Planseal Project (Chinese: 遍篆体项目)***: Based on the seal script in *Shuowen Jiezi* and as the standard to supplement the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks.
- **Status**: Due to the addition of the seal script in Unicode 18.0, it has been merged with the Plangothic project, Planwritzen Project, Planschrift Project, and become a part of it.
5. **Planicon Project (Chinese: 遍象体项目)**: Based on CJK ideographs icons in the [Zi.tools](https://zi.tools/) and as the standard to supplement the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks. Temporary character range set to URO and Extension A. Other ideographs are partly available.
- **Status**: Not created. Name tentative.
6. **Plantsing Project (Chinese: 遍擎体项目)**: Based on the Wuying Hall version of *Kangxi Dictionary* and as the standard to supplement the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks. Temporary character range set to align with the Plangothic Project.
- **Status**: Not created.
7. ***Plangul Project (Chinese: 遍训体项目)***: Based on Source Han Sans CN, creating Hangul in the form of CJK ideographs. Temporary character range set to Hangul and Hangul Extension.
- **Status**: Merge with the Plangothic project and become a part of it.
8. **Planfixibit Project (Chinese: 遍缮体项目)**: Based on [Fixedsys Excelsior](https://github.com/kika/fixedsys), Follow up on the latest version of Unicode and implement character supplementation projects.
- **Status**: Not created. Name tentative.
9. **Plantone Project (Chinese: 遍磊体项目)**: Based on the *Kaicheng Stone Classics* and as the standard to supplement the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension blocks.
- **Status**: Not created. Name tentative.
> [!WARNING]
>
> 1. Strictly speaking, Planicon Project, Planfixibit Project, Plangul Project does not meet the requirements for "The Planiverse", but still included for convenience.
> 2. Prone to Planicon Project copyright disputes.
## Stargazers over time
[](https://starchart.cc/Fitzgerald-Porthmouth-Koenigsegg/Plangothic_Project)
