Overview
Amiri is a classical Arabic typeface in Naskh style, designed for typesetting books and running text. Its revival of early 20th-century typeface design reflects a commitment to preserving cultural heritage.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended and Arabic, making it suitable for multilingual environments.
Available in Regular and Bold weights, including Italic styles, Supporting a wide variety of text compositions.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Amiri was developed by Khaled Hosny and Sebastian Kosch, focusing on creating an authentic Arabic typeface that meets modern typographic needs. Its design is rooted in the historical context of Arabic typography.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Arabic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | العرب |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | العرب |
| Italic (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | العرب |
| Italic (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | العرب |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Khaled Hosny, Sebastian Kosch |
| Official Link | https://github.com/khaledhosny https://twitter.com/KhaledGhetas |

