Monaco Regular
Designed by Susan Kare and Kris Holmes
| Font Name | Monaco |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Monospaced |
| Designer | Susan Kare and Kris Holmes |
| Copyright | © 1990-91 Apple Computer Inc. © 1990-91 Type Solutions Inc. © 1990-91 The Font Bureau Inc. |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 361 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.24 |
| Ascent | 2048 |
| Descent | 497 |
| Units Per em | 2048 |
| Total Vertical Range | 2545 |
| Max Advance Width | 1552 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -77 |
| Similar Fonts | Menlo, Consolas, Courier, SF Mono |
Monaco Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Monaco is a monospaced sans-serif typeface designed by Susan Kare and Kris Holmes. Originally released in 1984 as part of the Apple Macintosh system software, it was specifically engineered to maintain high legibility on low-resolution displays. Its clean, non-proportional design ensured that every character occupied the same amount of horizontal space, a critical feature for early computing environments.
For over two decades, Monaco served as the default monospaced font for macOS until the introduction of Menlo. It is highly regarded by developers for its distinct treatment of easily confused characters, such as the slashed zero and unique identifiers for '1', 'i', and 'l'. Today, it remains a nostalgic yet functional choice for coding, terminal emulation, and technical documentation.
Monaco Regular Best Uses
Perfect for writing code with clear distinction between similar characters.
Optimized for command-line interfaces and terminal windows.
Provides a clean, structured look for manuals and data sheets.
Evokes a classic 1980s and 1990s computing aesthetic.
Monaco Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 52.1 KB
Available Formats: .TTF