What it does
Ek Type is a Mumbai type collective publishing fonts for Indian writing systems and Latin. Its catalog combines free, open-source families such as Anek with commercially licensed designs such as Sama.
For a site using Bangla, Tamil and Latin, Anek offers a coordinated starting point. It covers ten scripts and varies in weight and width, while each script retains its own typographic construction. Use the family’s script sections to examine the design, then choose Download Complete Family. The official repository also links to ready-to-use TrueType files in Releases, separately from the design sources.
The catalog filters by script and distinguishes Free / Open Source from Licensed releases. Anek uses the SIL Open Font License, so its free production access is different from a restricted trial. Those terms do not extend to commercial families such as Sama.
For paid fonts, desktop, ebook, app, broadcast and self-hosted web use have distinct coverage. The help specifies a two-year term for app embedding and self-hosted web use, and one year for an e-magazine title. After a successful purchase, it says the font ZIP and invoice are emailed. Some installation and software instructions refer to older versions, so they may differ from the menus on a current computer.
Strengths
- Several families coordinate Indian scripts with Latin.
- Script filters separate relevant families before download or purchase.
- Anek includes publicly available font files and design sources under an open licence.
Watch out for
- Commercial embedding and publishing uses have separate limits and terms.
- Some installation guidance refers to older operating systems and design software.
Best for
- Indian-language websites and publications
- Designers comparing coordinated multiscript typography
Sources
- Ek Type (Oct 27, 2026)
- Anek Family (Oct 27, 2026)
- Anek Font Family by Ek Type (Oct 27, 2026)
- Ek Type Help (Oct 27, 2026)