Bahij Firas, jointly created by Abbas Al-Baghdadi and Dr. Abdul Hamid Osmani Bahij, emerged on December 28, 2019, under the auspices of Bahij Virtual Academy, Afghanistan. This modern decorative Arabic font features bold letterforms with sharp angles and filled characters, adorned with diagonal wide terminals that exhibit a slight circularity. With 843 characters and 1217 glyphs, it supports Arabic, Urdu, Latin, and Greek languages. Characterized by non-constant thickness, its vertical strokes are thicker and more solid the horizontal ones. With its commanding design, this font expresses strength and impact. However, its single font weight may limit versatility, though it excels in short bursts of text due to its bold, decorative nature. Its Unicode coverage includes a wide array of blocks, from Basic Latin to Arabic Presentation Forms-B, Currency symbols and more.
Despite high legibility on screens, Bahij Firas may pose challenges at small sizes due to its intricate flowing design. Yet, its bold, decorative essence, filled and flowing letterforms, and rounded curves lend a unique charm suitable for playful headings, children’s storybooks, posters, branding, and apparel. The font’s uneven thickness, rounded curves, and diagonal terminals contribute to its distinctive look and feel, making it a compelling choice for designers seeking to infuse their projects with flair and character.
