Released in 2017, Thabit is a regular Arabic font designed by Khaled Hosny for Arabeyes org. The font has a clean and minimalistic design, offering it a formal and professional appearance. The font has a broad character set of 769 letters and symbols and 788 glyphs. With a unique encoding scheme and no fixed pitch, it’s versatile for various projects. Ideal for Arabic language blogs, it also supports other languages like Urdu, Persian, English, and more. Thabit’s medium weight and normal width make it suitable for a range of applications, including display font in mobile applications, branding purposes, formal writing, posters/flyers, etc. It covers Unicode blocks, including Basic Latin, Latin-1 Supplement, Greek, Arabic, and more, ensuring comprehensive language support. It comes in various weights including
- Thabit
- Thabit Bold
- Thabit Oblique
- Thabit Bold Oblique
Moreover, considering its physical features, the font has mono-spaced and well-aligned letters, which give your text a modern feel. It is based on the traditional Naskh script, explaining its horizontal emphasis and and diagonal end. Furthermore, the letters of Thabit have large Kaseeda’s, giving it a feel of Arabic calligraphy. Therefore, it can also be used in calligraphic works or creative projects demanding the feel of classical Arabic script. The font exudes a commanding vibe with its consistent thickness and solid strokes. It is highly legible on screen, even in smaller sizes, which makes it perfect for digital and print media.
