Intel revives One Mono font after brief retirement — typeface built to fight coder eyestrain gets reprieve from open-source purge
Intel has reversed its decision to archive the One Mono open-source font project after briefly shelving it during a broader reduction in its open-source efforts. The typeface, originally designed in 2023 to improve legibility for developers with low vision, was restored to its GitHub repository following reports of the archival. Although the project has seen limited updates since 2024, its revival ensures it will not be abandoned as part of Intel's cleanup of inactive initiatives.
- ▪Intel restored the One Mono font project after archiving its GitHub repository earlier in the week.
- ▪The font was developed in 2023 in collaboration with Frere-Jones Type and VMLY&R to reduce eyestrain for developers.
- ▪Design features include distinct character shapes and increased height differences to aid readability for low-vision users.
- ▪The project had seen minimal activity since 2024, which initially led to its inclusion in Intel's open-source cleanup.
- ▪One Mono is available under an open-source license and supports over 200 languages using the Latin script.
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Tech Industry Intel revives One Mono font after brief retirement — typeface built to fight coder eyestrain gets reprieve from open-source purge News By Kunal Khullar Published 13 September 2026 One Mono escapes the chopping block. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Intel) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Intel has reversed its decision to shelve its open-source font project designed specifically with developers in mind.
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