Al Qalam Quran, designed and licensed by Pakistan Data Management Services, is a modern decorative serif calligraphy font inspired by the Nastaliq script. Released on October 9, 2017, it sticks to the Unicode standard, featuring high-quality glyphs supporting aeraabs/mark placements and waqfs. Developed based on Quranic calligraphy rules in Pakistan, the font balances calligraphic beauty and legibility. It is available in 2 different styles, increasing its versatility. These weights are:
- Al Qalam Quran Regular
- Al Qalam Quran Italic
Guided by Mr. Mohammed Saleem, a student of renowned Quran calligraphers, it offers authentic Quranic calligraphy while ensuring readability. The font is easily accessible for desktop and internet publishing using software supporting OTF specifications. It aims to cater mainly to Arabic users seeking to overcome old Quran printing limitations. With 542 characters and 841 glyphs, Al Qalam Quran is compatible with various languages, including Urdu, Arabic, Latin, and Persian. Its thick, dynamic thickness and varying strokes ensure high legibility, particularly suited for larger letter blocks. The font’s sharp angles and edges, combined with a delicate look, evoke a sense of elegance and authenticity, making it ideal for creative purposes, such as Quran printing, Arabic textbooks, and documents.
