Lekha began as an entry for the RIT 2024 competition, organized by the Rachana Institute of Typography, Sayahna Foundation, and KaChaTaThaPa Foundation. This project has been a significant learning journey, allowing me to dive deep into Malayalam type design—specifically the complexities of the Old Lipi style and its technical OpenType requirements.

After extensive development and testing, the project is entering its final stages. It currently features 9 weights and a growing library of glyphs. I am excited to announce that the first edition of Lekha Regular is now available for free!

RT Thinkal is a serif typeface supporting both Malayalam and Latin scripts. As a modern Malayalam Lipi variable font, it features advanced OpenType functionality and a 90-degree axis. The design strictly follows precise path-making with inked joints and sharp edges. While the thick-to-thin contrast ratio was developed through an experimental approach, it performs successfully in both display and print environments.

RT Chunk is a high-impact, compressed display typeface designed to maximize presence within tight constraints. Born from an exploration into extreme verticality, it features a distinctive Malayalam and Latin character set where letterforms are squeezed into dense, rhythmic blocks without losing their structural integrity. To maintain legibility at such high tension, the design incorporates rounded ink traps that soften the impact and ensure clean reproduction across various media. This balance of ultra-tight spacing and refined, smooth detailing makes RT Chunk a powerful, space-efficient tool for headlines, branding, and editorial covers where every millimeter counts.