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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 Family | Basically A Mono |
| Style | Regular |
| Full Name | Basically A Mono Regular |
| Version | 1.201 |
| Weight | 400 (Regular) |
| Glyph Count | 304 glyphs |
| PostScript Name | BasicallyAMono-Regular |
| Designer | Hyung-Suk Kim |
| Format | OTF (CFF) |
| File Size | 26.3 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
- 1Download the Basically A Mono font file (.ttf or .otf).
- 2Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
- 3Right-click the font file.
- 4Select "Install" to install for the current user, or "Install for all users" to make it available system-wide.
- 5Basically A Mono is now available in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, and all other apps.
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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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Reviewed by the FontBoxDL team Β· Updated October 2026

















