Unlike modern vector fonts (TTF/OTF), 6x14h does not scale smoothly. It is designed to be used at its native size or integer multiples (12x28, 18x42, etc.) without anti-aliasing. This gives it a distinct, nostalgic "pixel-perfect" look.
showconsolefont
This is a 6x14 monospace font extracted from the firmware of a Samsung SCH‑X430 mobile phone. It is a true 6‑pixel‑wide bitmap font, though the designer has chosen an “All Rights Reserved” licence on FontStruct, so you may need to contact them directly for permission to use it in commercial projects. font 6x14h library download install
Ensure the .h file is in the same folder as your .ino file and that the filename matches exactly.
The is a highly efficient monospaced pixel (bitmap) font used primarily in embedded systems, microcontrollers, LCD/OLED display libraries (like SSD1306) , and retro computing environments. Measuring exactly 6 pixels wide by 14 pixels high , this compact font configuration offers a perfect compromise between high readability and low memory usage on graphical hardware. Unlike modern vector fonts (TTF/OTF), 6x14h does not
: Provides enough vertical resolution for distinct uppercase and lowercase letters, ascenders, descenders, and basic punctuation.
: Check the Fonts subfolder for 6x14 layout variants. showconsolefont This is a 6x14 monospace font extracted
display.setFont(font6x14h); // The name inside the .h file object Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
For command-line interfaces, legacy hardware emulation, or terminal configurations, you need bitmap formats.
If you are not using the standard DMD library, you can use online converters to convert the font into Adafruit_GFX compatible formats if needed, though the raw header file is generally more efficient for 6x14h.
Because 6x14h is a standard bitmap font, it is included in many repositories. Here are the most reliable sources: