nipponica Police

Nipponica by iroha is a free Japanese display font with the easy motion of quickly drawn kana. Its long, rounded strokes vary in width and direction, with generous loops, sharp hooks, and an uneven baseline that keeps the lettering lively rather than formal.

It can give restaurant branding or festival posters the directness of hand-painted Japanese signage, especially when a relaxed, contemporary voice is wanted. The looping forms also suit food packaging and music graphics, where their sweeping contours can echo steam, noodles, or energetic line illustration.

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OpenType font. Free for personal or commercial use. A Japanese example has been published.

http://otg.sokowonantoka.com/