The XB Shafigh is a sharp and flowing Arabic font family based on the Nastaliq script, designed by Behnam and licensed in October 2017. Trademark of Irmug, XB Shafigh is released under the SIL Open Font License. This font was originally designed for Mac OS X font technology and has been totally rebuilt and expanded to support many different languages including Arabic, Persian, Uyghur, Urdu, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, old Turkish (Ottoman), new Turkish (Roman)and Uzbek, using Microsoft Open Type (OT) technology for TrueType format and Apple Advanced Typography (AAT) technology. The font has a large character set of 1032 letters and special symbols with 915 glyphs and support with Arabic, Latin, and Greek. Moreover, it comes in 4 different styles, including:
- XB Shafigh Bold
- XB Shafigh Regular
- XB Shafigh Italic
- XB Shafigh Bold Italic
The font is modern and geometric, featuring clean lines, sharp angles, and consistent proportions for a contemporary look. Despite its geometric nature, the well-crafted letterforms are highly readable, making it functional for various applications. With a lack of decorative elements, the font remains neutral and versatile, fitting into different design styles. Specific design elements include straight strokes, open counters, consistent stroke weight, and a horizontal emphasis in slightly wider letters. It can be used to create branding, logos, and user interfaces with clear typography and also in print materials and editorial design for publications.
