These faces explore different weights and stylistic interpretations of the Devanagari script, ranging from traditional serifs to modern, minimal looks.
The Devanagari script, used for Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and Nepali, poses distinct challenges for type designers due to its horizontal headline ( shirorekha ) and complex conjunct formations. For decades, Nepali typography was dominated by faces designed primarily for Hindi, which often failed to account for the specific frequency of certain consonants and diacritics unique to the Nepali language. ananda font