Chilanka
scriptinformal script
A warm, handwritten Malayalam script face with a natural, pen-written quality and Latin companion support.
About
Chilanka is one of relatively few typefaces designed with genuine care for the Malayalam script, presenting its characters with an approachable, handwritten informality. The Latin glyphs are designed to harmonise with the Malayalam, making it functional for bilingual Indian-language content. It suits editorial, educational, and cultural contexts where a human, unpretentious tone is desired.
Classification
Chilanka is a handwritten informal script designed for the Malayalam script, with natural, flowing letterforms that mimic casual pen-on-paper writing. It also supports Latin, making it a practical choice for bilingual content.
Weights
Regular
Languages
LatinLatin Extendedmalayalam
Tags
scriptdisplaycalligraphicfriendlymultilingualexpressiveeditorialfreeopen-source