Fixedsys Excelsior
A monospaced 8x16 bitmap-style font with programming ligatures, based on Fixedsys Excelsior.
What is Fixedsys Excelsior?
Fixedsys Excelsior is a monospaced font that simulates the 8x16 bitmap style of classic Windows and DOS fonts, enhanced with programming ligatures for modern coding. It solves the problem for developers who prefer pixel-perfect, retro fonts but also want the readability benefits of ligatures like `->` and `=>` in their editors. The font is available in standard and ALT variants to accommodate different ligature preferences.
Developers and programmers who use monospaced fonts in code editors and terminals, particularly those with a preference for retro, bitmap-style typography and enhanced operator readability.
It uniquely combines the nostalgic, crisp appearance of an 8x16 bitmap font with practical programming ligatures, offering a distinct alternative to modern ligature fonts like Fira Code for users who find standard proportional fonts hard to read.
Overview
Fixedsys Excelsior font with programming ligatures
Use Cases
Best For
- Using a retro, pixel-perfect font in modern code editors
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