Sans W9 - Hiragino
Hiragino Sans W9
is the ultra-bold weight of the iconic Hiragino Sans typeface family, designed by Screen Graphics and famously pre-installed on Apple devices. It is widely used in Japanese graphic design for its readability and modern, sophisticated feel. Key Characteristics
Headlines and Advertising
: Its bold weight makes it perfect for headlines in magazines, posters, and leaflets where immediate attention is needed. hiragino sans w9
macOS
| OS / Platform | Pre-installed? | Notes | |---------------|----------------|-------| | (Yosemite and later) | ✅ Yes | Part of Hiragino Sans system font; W9 accessible via font weight selection | | iOS | ✅ Yes | Same as macOS | | Windows | ❌ No | Not included; requires separate purchase | | Adobe Fonts | ❌ No | Not available for web/cloud sync | | Commercial license | ✅ Yes | Sold by SCREEN as part of the full Hiragino Sans package | Hiragino Sans W9 is the ultra-bold weight of
5. Availability & Licensing
Web implementation
Hiragino Sans W9
| Font | Weight | Use Case | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ultra Black | UI, Headlines, iOS | Best for digital screens on Apple | | Noto Sans CJK JP Black | Black | Web fallback, Android | Slightly lighter; better for long text | | Yu Gothic UI Heavy | Heavy | Windows native | Has a wider glyph width; less elegant | | Kozuka Gothic Pro H | Heavy | Print & CC Apps | More rigid; perfect for manga titles | | Motoya Apolla Black | Black | Commercial branding | Expensive; better for logos | W1 – W2: Thin/Light W3 – W4: Regular/Medium
3. Design Characteristics
- W1 – W2: Thin/Light
- W3 – W4: Regular/Medium (Standard body text weights)
- W5 – W6: Bold/Semi-Bold
- W7: Heavy
- W8: Extra Bold
- W9: Ultra Bold