Al Gemah Sana1 is a stylistic Arabic font with flowing flourishes and clear letterforms. The unique aspect of this font is its contrasting thickness and dynamic strokes. Although it is not a true calligraphic font still it follows the rules of Arabic scripting. The font draws inspiration from the classical Arabic Naskh script, evident in its strong baseline and visible horizontal emphasis. Moreover, this font offers small serifs at the endpoints with sharp corners and curved long & pointy terminals, adding to its refined appearance. With 351 characters and 458 glyphs, it offers versatility for various design projects. The font’s medium weight and width strike a balanced look, therefore, it can be used for long as well as short texts.
Released in 2020, it supports Arabic, Latin, Persian, and Urdu languages, with a wide Unicode block range covering an extensive list of characters and symbols. Despite its stylistic elements, the font maintains high legibility, even at smaller sizes. Additionally, its even and monospaced letter spacing makes the text look easy to read. Al Gemah Sana1 adds a touch of creativity to any typographic project either used in posters, calligraphy, invitations, social media posts, branding, or logos. It is no doubt a versatile choice for graphic designers seeking a refined and practical Arabic font with a neat appearance and medium font weight.
