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An initiative by the type designers at @ektype, where we sketch Indic letterforms at chai time.

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ஒரு சில கோடுகள் மாறினால், கமலம், கலகமாகுமா?

கமலம் blooms.
கலகம் erupts.

One carries the stillness of a lotus.
The other carries the energy of rebellion.

Yet here, both are constructed from the same visual language, narrow petal-like strokes, sharp turns and interlocking forms.

This Tamil lettering exploration began with a Gujarati lettering piece “Jhakaas” drawn by @kailash.dv and shared by @letterbox.india . I was fascinated by its compressed rhythm and blade-like shapes, and wondered how that movement might behave within Tamil letter anatomy.

The result became a conversation not only between two scripts, but between two Tamil words with entirely different temperaments.

Look closely:

கமலம். கலகம். கமலம். கலகம்.

A flower and a disturbance, blooming from the same strokes.

Which word did you notice first?

#TamilLettering #TamilTypography #LetteringArt #TamilTypeDesign #ThariqueAzeez

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OHNO 36 days of Type

E to save D embarrassment ;)

@ohnotypeco @36daysoftype #36daysoftype #typegang #typography #type01 #hinditype ligatures ligaturecollective showusyourtype designspiration typewip typedesign itsnicethat variablefonts goodtypetuesday posteraday grafikfeed aigaeyeondesign designinspiration icographica worldoftype graphicindex collectgraphics grqphiclounge designarmy visualjournal thedesigntip posterunion certainmagazine thedesignblacklist typematters

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OHNO 36 DAYS OF TYPE

@ohnotypeco @36daysoftype #type #typedesign #type01 #hinditype #ligatures ligaturecollective showusyourtype designspiration typewip typedesign itsnicethat variablefonts goodtypetuesday posteraday grafikfeed aigaeyeondesign designinspiration icographica worldoftype graphicindex collectgraphics grqphiclounge designarmy visualjournal thedesigntip posterunion certainmagazine thedesignblacklist typematters

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Trying out my OhNo36 days of type

#36daysoftype #typography @ohnotypeco @36daysoftype #type01 #hinditype #ligatures ligaturecollective showusyourtype designspiration typewip typedesign itsnicethat variablefonts goodtypetuesday posteraday grafikfeed aigaeyeondesign designinspiration icographica worldoftype graphicindex collectgraphics grqphiclounge designarmy visualjournal thedesigntip posterunion certainmagazine thedesignblacklist typematters

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काळे ढग ⛈️ (Black clouds)
Sketched this while it rained outside 😌

#indiatypography #indiatype #devnagarilettering
#devanagaritype #indianlettering

Lettering, Monsoon, Rain, Sketching, Clouds, Art, Typography, Mood, typography, Design, Type, Sketch, devangari, indian design,

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काग़ज़ के दो पंख लेके उड़ा चला जाए रे...

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#devnagari #indiancontemporaryartist #lifeisacelebration #art #composition

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लैटरबाज़ी ✍️📖❤️
The joy and feeling of writing letters for your dear ones is always a great way to express emotions. In the era of watsapp, IG and AI, let’s keep the art of hand written letters alive!!

[letters, handwritten, writing letters, for special one, feeling, emotions, post boxes, love]

#artist #letters #postbox #handmade #handwritten #love #loveyourself #forspecialperson #foryou

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Exploring Telugu type design with a retro twist, inspired by old-school slab serif styles and hand-drawn lettering.

@itfoundry @ektype @adobedesign @adobe

[Telugu, Telugu Type, Type, Type design, Font, Font design, New, Graphic Design, typeface]

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As modernization sweeps in, it's time to elevate Telugu typography. I had a great time crafting this typeface, which blends modern style with class and real font potential.

@letterbox.india @ektype @itfoundry

[telugu , Telugu , Graphic , Type , Type design, Modern, new, classy, Font, Font design ]

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📮The legendary red post boxes of the Himalayas: once a lifeline, now a symbol of nostalgia. Chosen for their visibility and charm, these boxes powered handwritten connections for generations. As India Post ends its registered post service, we say 👋goodbye to an era—one letter at a time.

👀Watch out for more from @thehichs the Himalayan Institute of Cultural & Heritage Studies

#RedPostBox #EndOfAnEra #IndiaPost #thehcps #thehichs #anthropology #Himalayas #PostalHistory #MemoryLane #shimla #himalayan #shimlaqueenofhills #dhami #bigri

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