AlQalam Kashif

Al Qalam Kashif is a display Urdu font designed by Attari Qadri and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali Attari. It introduces a modern twist to the Urdu script with its stencil, hollow, and wide style. The letterforms are made of two thin lines joined together by a smooth junction point. Released on January 30, 2016, this creative font draws inspiration from the classic Naskh script, infusing it with contemporary flair. With 219 characters and 334 glyphs, Al Qalam Kashif ensures compatibility across Urdu, Arabic, Latin, and more languages, expanding its versatility. Although its legibility on screen is low, particularly for longer passages, it shines in short text formats. The font maintains a constant thickness but appears hollow from within, with smooth corners and a wide, monospaced structure, lending it a soft and distinctive aesthetic. Al Qalam Kashif finds its niche in applications such as logos, advertising, book covers, T-shirt designs, and packaging, where its unique style adds a creative edge and makes a memorable impact.