TeXGyre Cursor Regular

Designed by Bogusław Jackowski and Janusz M. Nowacki (GUST e-foundry)

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Font Name TeXGyreCursor
Style Regular
Category Monospaced
Designer Bogusław Jackowski and Janusz M. Nowacki (GUST e-foundry)
Copyright Copyright 2006, 2009 for TeX Gyre extensions by B. Jackowski and J.M. Nowacki (on behalf of TeX users groups). This work is released under the GUST Font License -- see http://tug.org/fonts/licenses/GUST-FONT-LICENSE.txt for details.
License GUST Font License (Free for Personal and Commercial Use)
Total Character 1050
Recommended Line Height 1.2
Ascent 951
Descent 250
Units Per em 1000
Total Vertical Range 1201
Max Advance Width 1200
Max Advance Height N/A
Underline Position -50
Similar Fonts Courier, Nimbus Mono, Courier New, IBM Plex Mono, Lucida Console

TeXGyre Cursor Regular Font Details : Font Free Download

TeXGyre Cursor Regular is a monospaced typeface that forms part of the TeX Gyre project, an extensive initiative by the GUST e-foundry to provide high-quality OpenType fonts for the typesetting community. It is based on the URW Nimbus Mono L font family, which was originally designed as a metric-compatible alternative to the legendary Courier typeface. This font preserves the classic typewriter aesthetic while offering significantly expanded character sets, including support for Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts.

As a fixed-pitch font, every character in TeXGyre Cursor occupies the same horizontal space, ensuring perfect alignment for programming and technical data representation. Its clean, industrial lines make it highly legible for both screen rendering and high-resolution printing. The project was specifically aimed at standardizing font usage in modern document preparation systems like LaTeX, but it has since become a staple for developers and designers who require a professional, open-source typewriter font.

TeXGyre Cursor Regular Best Uses

Programming

The fixed-width design makes it perfect for writing and reviewing source code where indentation is critical.

Terminal Emulation

Ideal for command-line interfaces and server environments requiring a clear, classic look.

Technical Documentation

Excellent for manuals or data sheets where columns of text must line up precisely.

Retro Design

Perfect for projects that need an authentic mid-century typewriter or computer-output aesthetic.

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