When a subset is created, the system needs to name it. If multiple subsets are created within a single PDF, the software labels them sequentially: CIDFont+F1 , CIDFont+F2 , CIDFont+F3 , etc.

These are not standard, installable fonts like Arial or Times New Roman. Instead, they are system-generated placeholders known as .

❌ even if they look similar. They are treated as separate resources by the PDF engine.

Modern PDFs still use the CIDFont dictionary (Type 0 CIDFont) for CJK text. The F1–F6 designations are now internal implementation details, but understanding them is crucial when: