The short version
A web typography library bringing Knuth-Plass line breaking and microtypography to CSS layouts.
From the HackerLinks archive
Justif
A web typography library bringing Knuth-Plass line breaking and microtypography to CSS layouts.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-22
Last seen:2026-07-22
Times seen:1
Website:justif.lyall.co
Why it caught our attention
Real-world testing reported typeset-quality columns, small payload size, and fast long-document layout.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-22
After testing a 5k-word, three-column page, a commenter said Justif’s output “looks like typesetting rather than CSS.”
Show HN: Justif – Knuth-Plass justification and microtypography for the web