Basically A Mono by Hyung-Suk Kim β€” Serif Font β€” preview 11 / 3
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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About Basically A Mono Font

Basically A Mono is a serif typeface designed by Hyung-Suk Kim for Mental Design. This regular-weight font provides 304 glyphs and support for 236+ Latin-based languages, offering straightforward letterforms that prioritize legibility and structural clarity over ornamental flourish.

The character set proves particularly valuable for editorial design, printed book layouts, academic publications, and corporate documentation where conventional serif typefaces establish authority and readability. Designers and publishers can use Basically A Mono effectively for body copy in extended reading experiences, minimalist branding systems, annual report layouts, and institutional identity projects. The comprehensive language coverage ensures consistent rendering across international markets without requiring fallback fonts, making it a practical choice for any project with multilingual content requirements.

Choose Basically A Mono when more decorative serif alternatives feel overwrought for your specific needs. The typeface excels in contexts where typographic restraint matters more than distinctive character personality, and in projects serving diverse language communities. Its straightforward construction works particularly well in body-heavy layouts where consistency and readability drive design priorities. It's free for both personal and commercial use, providing an economical option regardless of your project budget or scope.

Style & Use Cases

Overall Style
Classic, Refined, Serif
Use Case
Editorial, Print
Ideal For
book covers, long-form text, and traditional branding
Pairs With
a clean sans-serif for captions

Basically A Mono Specifications

Font FamilyBasically A Mono
StyleRegular
Full NameBasically A Mono Regular
Version1.201
Weight400 (Regular)
Glyph Count304 glyphs
PostScript NameBasicallyAMono-Regular
DesignerHyung-Suk Kim
FormatOTF (CFF)
File Size26.3 KB

OpenType Features

Basically A Mono ships with 1 OpenType feature you can switch on in apps that support them (Illustrator, InDesign, Affinity, Figma, CSS font-feature-settings).

  • Stylistic sets (1)

Languages Supported

Basically A Mono supports 236 languages.

How to Install Basically A Mono Font

Step-by-step instructions for every platform

  1. 1Download the Basically A Mono font file (.ttf or .otf).
  2. 2Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
  3. 3Right-click the font file.
  4. 4Select "Install" to install for the current user, or "Install for all users" to make it available system-wide.
  5. 5Basically A Mono is now available in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, and all other apps.
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What pairs well with Basically A Mono Font?

Basically A Mono Font is a versatile serif font that works for both headings and body text. Pair it with a contrasting sans-serif or slab serif font to add visual interest and a clear distinction between titles and body copy.

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Basically A Mono Font

by Hyung-Suk Kim

Reviewed by the FontBoxDL team Β· Updated October 2026

License: Free for commercial use
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