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About the Typeface

Jhumkaa is a calligraphic typeface shaped by the Latin-angle, which reinterprets the traditional classic Devanagari strokes.

The project involved designing a typeface based on a calligraphic exploration out of many.

My approach was to challenge how devanagari calligraphy is normally done by using the pen in different angles to create something unique.

The project is still in progress :)

SOFTWARES IN-USE:
Adobe Illustrator
Fontlab 7

This was Published in March 2025

GRACEFULLY BULGED:

The glyphs are influenced by the form of the graceful "jhumkaa".

Jhumkaa was Designed on FontLab 7

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:
Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:
For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

FLAT AT BASELINE:

Main takeaway from a jhumka's form was their flat bases when viewed from the front, which led to this decision.

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This is the current glyphset, while many more changes are on the way!

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Retro Movie Titles
01
Indian Storefronts
02
Indian Storefronts
02
Fresh Packaging
03
Wayfinding for Cultural Spots
04
Old Music Cassettes
05
Retro Movie Titles
01
Indian Storefronts
02
Indian Storefronts
02
Fresh Packaging
03
Wayfinding for Cultural Spots
04
Old Music Cassettes
05
Retro Movie Titles
01
Indian Storefronts
02
Indian Storefronts
02
Fresh Packaging
03
Wayfinding for Cultural Spots
04
Old Music Cassettes
05

WORK

WORK

A PROJECT OVERVIEW

About the Typeface

Jhumkaa is a calligraphic typeface shaped by the Latin-angle, which reinterprets the traditional classic Devanagari strokes.

The project involved designing a typeface based on a calligraphic exploration out of many.

My approach was to challenge how devanagari calligraphy is normally done by using the pen in different angles to create something unique. The project is still in progress :)

SOFTWARES IN-USE:Adobe IllustratorFontlab 7

This was Published in March 2025

GRACEFULLY BULGED:

The glyphs are influenced by the form of the graceful "jhumkaa".

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

FLAT AT BASELINE:

Main takeaway from a jhumka's form was their flat bases when viewed from the front, which led to this decision.

This is the current glyphset, while many more changes are on the way!

The typeface is in the making & will be released in Summer 2026.Want to know more until then?

The typeface is in the making & will be released in Summer 2026.Want to know more until then?

The typeface is in the making & will be released in Summer 2026.Want to know more until then?

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My approach was to challenge how devanagari calligraphy is normally done by using the pen in different angles to create something unique.

The project is still in progress :)

SOFTWARES IN-USE:
Adobe Illustrator
Fontlab 7

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:
Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:
Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

THE OPPOSITE ANGLE:
Using an angle completely opposite to normal devanagari was a great challenge to take!

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:
For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:
For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

CHIPPED-OFF EDGES:
For a subtle touch of metal while cutting of the edginess of the font to make it a little softer.

The typeface is in the making & will be released in Summer 2026.

Want to know more until then?

The typeface is in the making & will be released in Summer 2026.

Want to know more until then?

The typeface is in the making & will be released in Summer 2026.

Want to know more until then?