Regenerated by font designer Nadim Shaikli, ae Al Mateen is a bold and wide Arabic font that was released in 2011 through Arabeyes, an Egyptian type foundry. Inspired by the classic Naskh script, the typeface offers a clear structure with a horizontal flow. Thus ensuring increased readability and a sense of timeless appeal. Minimal ornamentation contributes to a crisp, high-legibility aesthetic, making this font suitable for diverse design needs. While rooted in tradition, this font incorporates subtle modern touches with its monospaced letters and Kasheeda elements. This adds a visual to to the text and its bold appearance while maintaining a symmetrical balance.
Moreover, due its formal appearance, the font thrives in both digital and print media, finding applications in websites, social media graphics, posters, and branding materials. The font uses solid strokes, sharp angles, and subtly varying thickness throughout the letters, mimicking the artistic flow of a calligrapher’s qalam pen. Al Mateen excels in showcasing short bursts of text like headlines, posters, brochures, and logos. However, with proper sizing, it can also be used effectively for body text. With 477 letters and symbols and 256 glyphs, Al Mateen boasts broad utility and compatibility with various design projects. This font aligns with Unicode blocks and supports multiple languages, ensuring platform consistency and flexibility for evolving digital design needs.
