For years, Arabic was forced into Latin spacing boxes. JH Naskh Expanded Medium rejects that. It takes pride in its horizontal space, claiming the width it deserves.
Most standard Arabic fonts fall into two traps: Kufi (too rigid/modern) or Traditional Naskh (too fragile). JH Naskh Expanded Medium bridges this gap perfectly. jh naskh expanded medium
Purists love Naskh for its curves. Modernists hate Naskh for its clutter. JH Naskh keeps the elegant, cursive flow of traditional handwriting but adds geometric spacing. It feels respectful to heritage but built for the 21st century. For years, Arabic was forced into Latin spacing boxes
Why JH Naskh Expanded Medium is a Game-Changer for Modern Arabic Typography Most standard Arabic fonts fall into two traps:
You can purchase/license JH Naskh Expanded Medium directly from (foundry) or through major font distributors like MyFonts or Fontspring . Prices vary based on license (Desktop, Web, or App).
If you work with bilingual design (English & Arabic), you know the struggle. You find a beautiful Latin font, but the accompanying Arabic feels like an afterthought—too thin, too compressed, or simply illegible at small sizes.