Arabswell 1 is an ink-writing Arabic font with slightly irregular thick letterforms. It has long curly terminals with a compact baseline. It was released on October 6, 2017, and presents a distinctive typographic style with 459 characters and 458 glyphs. The font is not entirely calligraphic, yet it draws inspiration from classical Divani script, which is evident in its delicate and long flourishes. Offering versatility for Arabic, Latin, Greek, and symbol-based languages, the font can be used for projects with multi-lingual needs. The font exhibits varying thickness throughout its letterforms, accompanied by dynamic strokes that continuously change, contributing to its unique appearance. Available in a normal and medium weight, it features a medium width, providing a balanced typographic layout.
Moreover, spacing between the letters is monospaced, enhancing its consistency and structure. However, with only one weight available, its diversity is limited. Arabswell 1 is best suited for short texts due to its rough and unusual appearance, which may impact legibility, particularly in smaller sizes. It covers Unicode blocks such as Basic Latin, Latin-1 Supplement, Greek and Coptic, Arabic, General Punctuation, and more, ensuring compatibility across various platforms and applications. While its legibility may be low in smaller sizes, it finds applications in creative posters, flyers, horror book covers, branding, and similar design projects that demand a bold and unconventional aesthetic.
