Tharwat Emara Ruqaa is a bold Qalam writing font with textured terminals. It has a condensed appearance with filled zero spacing, giving it a natural appeal. As the name suggests, it is based on traditional Ruqaa calligraphic script. It has cursive and bold ends with a slight slant in the descenders. The compact baseline gives the flowing letters of this font a well-aligned start. Although it is based on classical scripting techniques, it also involves some modern design features to further refine its appearance. This Arabic font was designed by Tharwat Mohammed Emara and released on November 27, 2020. It comprises 1,084 characters and 1,067 glyphs, providing an extensive range for varied typographic needs. Furthermore, it is available in 5 different weights and styles, adding more to its versatility. Its weights are as follow:
- Tharwat Emara Ruqaa Regular
- Tharwat Emara Ruqaa Hollow
- Tharwat Emara Ruqaa Light
- Tharwat Emara Ruqaa Light 2
- Tharwat Emara Ruqaa Lightrand
Moreover, this font is available in normal weight and medium width, ensuring a balanced and adaptable appearance. Supporting multiple languages, including Arabic, Latin, Urdu, and Persian, this font is adaptable for multilingual projects. The font features a bold thickness with dynamic strokes, creating a visually striking presence. Its monospaced spacing ensures consistent character alignment, though the text may appear condensed at smaller sizes. High legibility on screens makes it suitable for digital use. The font supports various Unicode blocks, including Basic Latin, Latin-1 Supplement, Arabic, General Punctuation, and several others, ensuring broad compatibility across platforms. Best suited for short text applications, Tharwat Emara Ruqaa excels in bold headings, titles, logos, branding, posters, and textile designs.
