Aswad Unicode, designed by Syed Manzar Hasan Zaidi and released on January 30, 2016, by Axis Softmedia Pvt. Ltd., is a bold geometrical Urdu font inspired by the Naskh script which is evident in its horizontal emphasis. It features an extensive list of 445 characters and 498 glyphs and supports Arabic, Latin, Greek, and symbols, offering versatility in various design applications. The font’s thick and wide letters give off elegance, with even spacing, rounded corners, and pointy sharp edges, reflecting a formal and sophisticated aesthetic. Its thickness varies throughout the letters, with thin and pointy tips and denser middles, creating a visually impactful appearance.
With strong and impactful strokes, Aswad Unicode maintains high legibility on screens, making it suitable for small texts. Its bold and thick nature lends well to social media posts, headers, creative posters, book covers, and more. While its boldness may limit its use for longer textual blocks, the font excels in conveying messages with clarity and impact. Its compatibility with various Unicode blocks ensures seamless integration into diverse design projects, allowing designers to create visually captivating and effective typographic compositions.
