Urdu Nastaliq Unicode, crafted by font designer Shehzad Ali and trademarked by Shehzad Ali & Tabish under the GNU General Public License, embodies a regular Urdu font style with a clear and neat design. Released on October 10, 2017, this font draws inspiration from the classic Naskh and Nastaliq scripts, blending their elegant aesthetics into a modern context. With a single font-weight, it serves mainly as a textual font, limiting its versatility in design applications. However, its simplicity and clarity make it an excellent choice for lengthy texts, offering high legibility both on screen and in print. The font features 349 characters and 271 glyphs, supporting Arabic, Latin, Urdu, Persian, and more languages, ensuring broad language compatibility.
In terms of appearance, Urdu Nastaliq Unicode presents a plain and straightforward demeanor characterized by equal spacing, rounded corners, and sharp elongated edges. Its thin lines and delicate strokes enhance its refined look, increasing readability while maintaining a minimalist appeal. This font is well-suited for various applications such as marketing posts, advertising materials, creative posters, and clothing designs, where conveying information with clarity and elegance is paramount. Despite its limited weight options, its adaptability to long texts and its clean appearance make it a reliable choice for a wide range of design projects.
