Ideal for multinational companies like Linotype that require a consistent look across different alphabets.
Consistent stroke thickness mirrors the neo-grotesque roots of the Latin Univers, ensuring a "gray" and even texture on the page. univers next arabic bold
The result is a typeface that respects the "Naskh" style—the standard for reading text in Arabic—while adopting the constructional logic of Univers. The Bold weight features distinct thick and thin strokes that mimic the pressure of a traditional reed pen, yet the letterforms are simplified and rationalized. The curves are open and rounded, echoing the geometric circles and squares that define Latin Univers, but they retain the necessary connectivity of Arabic letters. This "Nasakh-Geometric" hybrid style allows the Bold weight to stand out without appearing heavy or clunky, a common pitfall in bold Arabic typographic design. Ideal for multinational companies like Linotype that require
The internal spaces within letters are generous, maintaining clarity even in its heaviest "Bold" state. The Bold weight features distinct thick and thin
Ideal for multinational companies like Linotype that require a consistent look across different alphabets.
Consistent stroke thickness mirrors the neo-grotesque roots of the Latin Univers, ensuring a "gray" and even texture on the page.
The result is a typeface that respects the "Naskh" style—the standard for reading text in Arabic—while adopting the constructional logic of Univers. The Bold weight features distinct thick and thin strokes that mimic the pressure of a traditional reed pen, yet the letterforms are simplified and rationalized. The curves are open and rounded, echoing the geometric circles and squares that define Latin Univers, but they retain the necessary connectivity of Arabic letters. This "Nasakh-Geometric" hybrid style allows the Bold weight to stand out without appearing heavy or clunky, a common pitfall in bold Arabic typographic design.
The internal spaces within letters are generous, maintaining clarity even in its heaviest "Bold" state.