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.
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. jh naskh expanded medium
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. For years, Arabic was forced into Latin spacing boxes
Why JH Naskh Expanded Medium is a Game-Changer for Modern Arabic Typography Purists love Naskh for its curves
Developed by the prolific type foundry (formerly Jawa Peer), this font solves a specific, painful problem in Middle Eastern graphic design: the need for a Naskh style that is airier, bolder, and more readable than traditional scripts.
Because it is "Expanded," the font doesn't crowd pixels. On websites, mobile apps, or digital ads, each character has room to breathe. The "Medium" weight ensures strokes don't disappear on low-resolution displays.
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).