Monotype offers a trial period for most FontFont libraries. You can download the full FF Chartwell family for 30 days for free, legally. This is perfect for a one-month project.
| Feature | Official License | "Free Download" (Pirate) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cost | $99 - $149 | $0 (High hidden cost) | | Malware Risk | None | Very High | | Ligature Support | 100% Functional | Often Broken | | Software Updates | Yes (Variable font support) | No | | Legal to use at work | Yes | No (Could get you fired) | Ff Chartwell Font Family Free Download
Each “sub-font” works through a different set of delimiters (+, |, /, etc.) and mapping rules. Monotype offers a trial period for most FontFont libraries
Google Fonts does not have a "chart" font, but you can use Nunito or Open Sans and manually build charts using shape tools in Canva or Illustrator. It isn't automatic, but it is free. | Feature | Official License | "Free Download"
You type a formula (e.g., 30|20|50). Then, you apply the font and turn on Standard Ligatures in your software. Magically, the vertical bars and numbers become a segmented bar chart.