Korean structure,
restrained terminals
Not every stroke needs an ornament. Selected vertical terminals add expression while preserving the clear structure of Korean sans-serif letterforms.
익숙한 문장이 조금 다르게 읽힙니다.
700 / 400ACHMAGE TYPE COLLECTION · 01
Easy to read.
Ready to express. Korean and Latin, together.
ONE TYPEFACE · 9 WEIGHTS · 1.000
다른 크기,
같은 목소리.
1.000 / PERFORMANCE
Mobile network simulation · English page · median of five runs each. Approximate font presentation time.
| Page | Development | 1.000 | Time change | Font transfer | Font requests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean | 42.60 s | 11.55 s | 72.9% shorter | 8.28 MB → 2.14 MB | 107 → 1 |
| English | 24.13 s | 11.54 s | 52.2% shorter | 4.04 MB → 2.14 MB | 53 → 1 |
| Page | Development | 1.000 | Time change | Font transfer | Font requests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean | 0.97 s | 0.47 s | 51.8% shorter | 8.28 MB → 2.14 MB | 107 → 1 |
| English | 0.70 s | 0.51 s | 26.8% shorter | 4.04 MB → 2.14 MB | 53 → 1 |
Five runs per language in fresh browser contexts with cache disabled. Mobile: 390×844, 1.6 Mbps down, 750 Kbps up, 150 ms added latency, CPU 1×. PC: 1440×900 on the test connection without network throttling.
This is an approximate presentation time, measured two animation frames after initial fonts are ready—not LCP or total page load. CDN, DNS and TLS state were uncontrolled. Results combine reduced character coverage, removal of Text fonts, a single variable font and page changes; they are not a speed guarantee. Missing values are not estimated.
Measured: 2026-10-12 → 2026-10-12 · 151.0.7922.34
Measurement data JSON ↗1.000 / FONT FOOTPRINT
Alongside familiar open-license Korean fonts. Compare file size and character coverage together.
| Font · version | File size | Characters / Hangul | Weights · license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achmage SameTone1.000 | 2.14 MB | 12,107Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Achmage SameTone Lite1.000 | 0.71 MB | 3,285Hangul 2,350 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Pretendard1.3.9 | 2.06 MB | 14,336Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 45–930OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Freesentation2.001 | Not officially distributed | — | — |
| SUIT2.0.5 | 0.62 MB | 2,933Hangul 2,668 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Font · version | File size | Characters / Hangul | Weights · license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achmage SameTone1.000 | 8.64 MB | 12,107Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Achmage SameTone Lite1.000 | 2.07 MB | 3,285Hangul 2,350 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Pretendard1.3.9 | 6.74 MB | 14,336Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 45–930OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Freesentation2.001 | 6.97 MB | 14,527Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–800OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| SUIT2.0.5 | 1.59 MB | 11,437Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Font · version | File size | Characters / Hangul | Weights · license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achmage SameTone1.000 | 28.67 MB | 12,107Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Achmage SameTone Lite1.000 | 6.58 MB | 3,285Hangul 2,350 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Pretendard1.3.9 | 24.62 MB | 14,336Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| Freesentation2.001 | 24.13 MB | 14,527Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 250–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
| SUIT2.0.5 | 5.34 MB | 11,437Hangul 11,172 syllables | 9 styles · 100–900OFL-1.1 · Source ↗ |
Character coverage affects file size. Full covers 11,172 Hangul syllables; Lite covers 2,350. Character counts are Unicode mappings, not glyph counts. Official files are compared without modification. MB means 1,000,000 bytes, not ZIP size. Static TTF is the sum of nine files. Freesentation variable TTF 2.001 has nine named styles, but its actual weight axis is 100–800. Its official release does not include variable WOFF2. Even official formats can have different coverage. SUIT 2.0.5 WOFF2 includes 2,668 Hangul syllables; its TTF includes 11,172.
Checked: 2026-10-12T14:28:05.483262+00:00
File hashes and sources JSON ↗01 / TYPE YOUR OWN
Delicate, or full of presence.
See the same sentence in all nine weights.
Loading the typeface…
One variable typeface, nine weights from 100 to 900. For small text, start by trying 400 or 500.
02 / THE CHARACTER
A search for balance between restraint and character.
The differences come to life in a sentence.
Not every stroke needs an ornament. Selected vertical terminals add expression while preserving the clear structure of Korean sans-serif letterforms.
익숙한 문장이 조금 다르게 읽힙니다.
700 / 400The Latin forms build on the contrast of the Playfair family. Mix weights and sizes to give a headline its own rhythm.
Use size and weight to create hierarchy within one typeface. Let the heading stand out while the reading stays calm.
Ideas,
in view.
Read a sentence. Pause for a moment. A quiet rhythm lets the meaning come first, while the letterforms carry it forward.
03 / IN EVERYDAY USE
From an opening slide to the fine print.
Try it where you plan to use it.
A short text combining headings, sentences and numbers. This is a live HTML reading specimen; the downloadable manuscript is the Korean source.
Korean Markdown source ↙READING NOTES / 01
Korean 한글, English and numbers 0123456789 share a sentence. Headings and body text use the same typeface, with size and weight setting the reading order.
Type carries meaning and shapes a first impression. A heading can speak clearly while body text stays quiet.
Figure 1 · α β γ Δ Ω · ± 3 · 12.5% · 1,024
Hanja and square unit symbols are excluded. Unsupported characters use a fallback font. This is a live HTML specimen, not an application output test.
APPLICATION CHECK
Earlier output specimens are archived. They do not verify 1.000. Start with static TTF and check size, spacing and output in your own document.
APPLICATION CHECK
A browser preview does not verify editing or PDF export in Hancom Hangul. Office, Hancom and Mac Keynote require separate application tests.
04 / TYPE AS AN IMAGE
Three imaginary posters.
One family, three distinct expressions.
말과 말 사이,
우리가 머무는 시간.
Enough space
to hear yourself
think.
서로 다른 언어가
하나의 결이 될 때.
Imaginary designs made to explore the typeface, not advertisements for real events or publications. All text is set in Achmage SameTone.
05 / WHY SAMETONE
The familiarity of a sans serif,
with just a little more serif expression.
When designing presentations, I often place a large English heading next to small Korean text, or mix several weights within one sentence. Forms that looked fine alone could feel awkward together.
Adding terminals to Korean letters turned out to be delicate work. A small detail repeated across consonants and vowels quickly pushed the whole syllable toward a traditional Myeongjo appearance. I chose to preserve the familiar structure and adjust selected details.
Latin contrast, Korean density, numbers and symbols all needed attention. SameTone now brings them into one design with nine weights. A focused character repertoire, excluding Hanja and other ranges, makes room for Full and Lite editions.
Changhyun Ahn · Achmage
This derivative typeface modifies and combines permitted sources from Pretendard, Playfair Display and Noto. Freesentation informed research into coverage and production; its outlines are not included. See the complete notices shipped with each package.
The variable font uses STAT and one wght axis. Automated checks and application tests are separate; Office, Hancom and Keynote testing for this release is not complete.
NOTICE ↗ · Verification scope ↗06 / MAKE IT YOURS
Achmage SameTone
1.000 · 100–900
Achmage SameTone
12,107 code points · 11,172 Hangul syllables
Achmage SameTone Lite
3,285 code points · 2,350 Hangul syllables · KS X 1001
Both editions include Latin-1, basic Greek and common punctuation and mathematical symbols. Hanja, square unit symbols such as ㎏, extended Latin, Cyrillic, kana, Greek Extended, fullwidth characters and PUA icons are excluded. Unsupported characters use fallback fonts.
Full includes all 11,172 modern Hangul syllables. Lite contains the 2,350 KS X 1001 syllables. Full and Lite have different family names and can coexist. Choose either static or variable TTF for each edition. For Office, start with static TTF.
Link fonts.css from the web ZIP and set weights with font-weight. Italics are not included.
font-family: 'Achmage SameTone', serif;
font-weight: 400;Commercial use is allowed. Follow OFL 1.1 and retain all bundled source licenses and notices when modifying or redistributing. Font files may not be sold on their own. Documents and designs made with the fonts are not automatically subject to OFL.
OFL ↗ · NOTICE ↗The family names differ from the earlier Text and Display editions. Existing documents do not switch automatically. Select the new family and check fallback fonts and line breaks where excluded characters occur.
Automated checks are separate from application tests. Office, Hancom and Keynote tests are not complete. Report the edition, exact text, weight, size, OS, application version and a screenshot.
Verification scope ↗ · Changelog ↗ ·