Author's note

Needhimathi by Ethno Multimedia is a free Tamil display font with formal high-contrast strokes. Broad curves meet fine hairlines and compact loops throughout the lettering. Long horizontal strokes make the forms appear tightly interlocked.

Tamil-speaking audiences are the clearest fit for cultural event posters and publishing. Ceremonial invitations and heritage branding also benefit from its ornate scale. Its traditional script forms will especially interest designers working with Tamil arts and history.

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Needhimathi Regular font character map

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Needhimathi Regular font character map: Basic Latin, page 1

Glyphs in the Needhimathi Regular font — Basic Latin, page 1

Basic font information

Copyright notice
ðEthno Multimedia
Font family
Needhimathi
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Altsys Fontographer 3.5 Needhimathi Regular
Full font name
Needhimathi Regular
Name table version
Altsys Fontographer 3.5 24/5/95
Postscript font name
Needhimathi Regular

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1995-05-24
Revision1
Glyph count131
Units per Em2800
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced