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Not Courier Sans
About Not Courier Sans
- Source
- Font Squirrel ↗
- Classification
- mono
- Weights
- 400, 700
- Features
- Standard
Check the license terms for usage rights.
What's allowed?
- ✓ Client work
- ✓ SaaS / Web apps
- ✓ YouTube / Video
- ✓ Sell products
- ✓ Print materials
Not Courier Sans is an experimental monospace typeface from Open Source Publishing (OSP). Created by removing the serifs from Nimbus Mono without softening the raw cuts, it produces a distinctive lo-fi aesthetic unlike polished coding fonts.
Best Use Cases
Not Courier Sans fits well in:
- Creative coding projects: Artistic installations, generative art displays
- Zine and indie publishing: Raw, unpolished editorial layouts
- Terminal and CLI theming: Developers wanting a distinctive shell appearance
- Poster and print design: Monospace text as a design element
Usage Tips
The raw, unrefined cuts give Not Courier Sans character but reduce legibility at very small sizes. Use it at 14px or larger for code, and at display sizes for design work. The Bold weight (700) provides enough contrast for two-level hierarchy without needing additional weights.
Is Not Courier Sans on Google Fonts?
No, Not Courier Sans is not on Google Fonts. It is available from Font Squirrel ↗
Alternative For (4)
Not Courier Sans is a free alternative to the following premium fonts:
Experimental monospace with raw, lo-fi aesthetic from stripped Nimbus Mono
Raw experimental monospace for creative coding and distinctive terminal setups
Stripped-down monospace with retro character for creative and indie projects
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How to Use Not Courier Sans
Copy these code snippets to quickly add Not Courier Sans to your project.
CSS code for Not Courier Sans
/* Download from: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/notcouriersans */
@font-face {
font-family: "Not Courier Sans";
src: url('/fonts/not-courier-sans.woff2') format('woff2');
font-display: swap;
}HTML code for Not Courier Sans
<!-- Download from: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/notcouriersans -->
<link href="/fonts/not-courier-sans.css" rel="stylesheet">Tailwind code for Not Courier Sans
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
extend: {
fontFamily: {
'not-courier-sans': ['"Not Courier Sans"', 'sans-serif'],
},
},
},
}
// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-not-courier-sans">Your text here</p>Next.js code for Not Courier Sans
// Import the font CSS in your _app.js or layout
import '/fonts/not-courier-sans.css';
export default function Component() {
return (
<p style={{ fontFamily: '"Not Courier Sans"' }}>
Your text here
</p>
);
}Expo and React Native code for Not Courier Sans
// Install: npx expo install expo-font
import { useFonts } from 'expo-font';
export default function App() {
const [fontsLoaded] = useFonts({
'Not Courier Sans': require('./assets/fonts/not-courier-sans.ttf'),
});
if (!fontsLoaded) return null;
return (
<Text style={{ fontFamily: 'Not Courier Sans' }}>
Your text here
</Text>
);
}
// Download font from: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/notcouriersans