Author's note

GurbaniAkhar Heavy by Kulbir S. Thind is a free Gurmukhi display font with broad rounded forms and a firm horizontal headline. Its strokes shift between substantial curves and slimmer joins, so the script remains open and flowing. Large loops and sweeping lower strokes keep the lettering lively.

Religious publishing is its clearest setting, from Gurbani booklets to event posters. It also suits cultural signage and Punjabi music artwork. The recurring loops and continuous top line can echo borders, calligraphic ornaments, and devotional illustration.

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GurbaniAkharHeavy font character map

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Glyphs in the GurbaniAkharHeavy font — Basic Latin, page 1

Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright: Kulbir S. Thind, 3724 Hacienda Street, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA.
Font family
GurbaniAkharHeavy
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
GurbaniAkharHeavy
Full font name
GurbaniAkharHeavy
Name table version
Version 1.0
Postscript font name
GurbaniAkharHeavy

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1997-12-24
Revision1
Glyph count149
Units per Em2000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI