This tells the browser to use the font if the user's OS has it (macOS users see it; Windows users see a fallback). This is 100% free and legal because you are not redistributing the font file.
It retains a crisp, sharp geometric look that mimics the premium feel of Hiragino Sans. Comparison: Hiragino Sans TC vs. Noto Sans TC Hiragino Sans TC Noto Sans TC Price Premium (Paid / Bundled with Mac) License Type Proprietary Open Font License (OFL) Cross-Platform Restricted to macOS/iOS (unless purchased) Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Web Design Style Crisp, professional, high-end look Modern, universal, neutral Availability Hard to embed on external websites Instantly available via Google Fonts API How to Choose the Right Font for Your Project
Developed by Google and Adobe, this is the gold standard for free, high-quality CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) fonts. It is available for free on Google Fonts .
The internal negative spaces (counters) of the characters are optimized to prevent dense, complex Traditional Chinese strokes from blurring together on digital screens.
Designers crave the clean, humanist strokes of this macOS staple for Traditional Chinese. But can you escape the license fee without breaking the law?
While not a traditional CJK font, Open Sauce Sans pairs beautifully with Noto Sans TC for bilingual projects (English + Chinese).