Nafees Pakistani Naskh is a refined regular-style Urdu font designed with precision and elegance, having a wide letterform. It was released by the Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing (CRULP) and crafted by Mr. Jamil-ur-Rehman. Drawing inspiration from the Naskh script with modern influences, it shows sophistication and clarity. With 192 characters and 765 glyphs, Nafees Pakistani Naskh extends the legacy of Nafees Naskh, sticking to calligraphic rules and Lahori style under the guidance of Syed Nafees Al-Hussaini. Its thin, wide letters exhibit even spacing, soft corners, and pointy sharp edges, creating a harmonious balance between traditional and modern design.
The font’s delicate strokes and constant thickness throughout provide a formal appearance, enhancing legibility both on-screen and in print. Its straight and formal characters, along with pointy edges and blunt corners, contribute to its professional looks, making it ideal for long textual blocks in books, newspapers, and other publications. The font supports multiple languages, including Arabic, Latin, Urdu, and Persian, catering to diverse linguistic needs. It’s high legibility and formal appearance make it suitable for various applications, particularly in body text for books and newspapers, where readability and understanding are demanded.
