Author's note

AE AlBattar, from Arabeyes, is a free high-contrast serif font with a stately, literary air. Broad rounded curves meet fine hairlines and bracketed serifs, creating a classical rhythm without ornate detail.

Its sharp contrast gives editorial mastheads and literary covers a poised, formal voice, while the generous curves hold their own beside photography or illustration. Use this free font for cultural identities, exhibition graphics, formal invitations, and title cards where its bookish character can set a thoughtful tone.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Typeface and data © 2003, Arabeyes.org. This font is distributed under the terms of GPL license.
Font family
ae_AlBattar
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Kasr
Full font name
ae_AlBattar
Name table version
Version 1; May 20, 2003
Postscript font name
ae_AlBattar
Manufacturer name
Al-Amri
Designer
Regenerated by Nadim Shaikli

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2003-06-01
Revision1
Glyph count456
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSlab serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced