Introducing A Maktoob, a freestyle handwritten font designed to evoke an unsettling and untidy aesthetic, released by IrFont.ir on October 11, 2017. Crafted by designers Borna Rayaneh and Ali Savari, this font is born from the idea of providing designers with a tool to create horror or fictional design projects, reminiscent of writing found on cemented walls, instilling a sense of terror in the viewer. With 288 characters and 217 glyphs, A Maktoob offers a medium width and normal weight, providing a versatile foundation for various design applications. Its irregular and untidy appearance, characterized by blunt corners, irregular spaces, and thin edges that point at terminals, adds to its eerie and unsettling allure.
A Maktoob’s thin strokes create a delicate and chaotic effect, maintaining fluidity despite irregularity for an organic feel. Lower legibility at small sizes makes it suitable for short texts, enhancing its unsettling charm. With uneven spacing, it is ideal for headings, titles, and designs needing terror or unease. Supporting Arabic, Latin, and symbols, it is versatile across languages and Unicode blocks. Though limited to one weight, the font excels in evoking fear and suspense in design projects, adding a horror element to print or digital media for designers seeking unique and impactful creations.
