A classic Naskh typeface, Scheherazade New, is compatible with all Unicode 15.0 Arabic script characters. The typeface was updated in May 2022 and now contains a larger glyph set of around 600 glyphs. It now has 4 weights in total, including:
- Scheherazade Regular
- Scheherazade Medium
- Scheherazade Semi-bold
- Scheherazade Bold
Additionally, there is better language support. The creator of this typeface is SIL and is licensed under Open Font License (OFL). Inspired by classic designs like Monotype Naskh, Scheherazade can be used with all Unicode Arabic characters. It bears the name of the main character from the beloved Arabian Nights story. It captures the spirit of the Arabic language with its symmetrical flowing letters and beautiful proportions. Its extensive character set contains all of the necessary Urdu letters, symbols, punctuation marks, and digits. This Arabic font is the loveliest and most elegant Arabic computer typeface, perfect for writing longer texts as well as making eye-catching headings.
