MCS Diwan Jaly S_U is a unique Arabic calligraphy font known for its complex yet graceful letterforms. The font was created and released by brnamj in 2001. It involves the characteristics of both the Nastaliq and Diwani scripts. The font offers the slanted elegance of Nastaleeq and the flowing, decorative design of Diwani. It follows the Qalam writing style which can be seen in its diagonal cut edges and pointy tips. The letters are not aligned over the baseline; rather, they hang above it entirely. Moreover, the letters have filled zero spaces (open spaces inside letters like “meem,” and “fey”), creating a more classical calligraphy look of old times. Its long, curvy terminals add more to its traditional appeal, making it an ideal choice for design projects needing a classy Arabic scripting touch.
MCS Diwan Jaly S_U is a medium-weight font featuring 359 characters and 353 glyphs. It is known for its delicate and flowing strokes that give it an elegant, artistic look, suitable for multi-linguistic projects including Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, and Latin. However, its complex design makes it less legible in small sizes, which is why it’s best used for short-text applications. Its unique stroke thickness varies throughout the letterforms, mimicking the fluidity of traditional calligraphy tools like the qalam. The tall and slightly tilted letters have even spacing, giving the font a balanced appearance. This font is ideal for Islamic art, religious books, brochures, mosque architecture, and digital calligraphy. Its design includes multiple Unicode blocks like Arabic Presentation Forms and General Punctuation. Although it has only one weight, its artistic and intricate nature makes it a standout choice for designs that prioritize aesthetics over versatility in different font weights.
