Author's note

Arabian is a free calligraphic script built from extremely fine pen strokes and sweeping horizontal connections. The letters are compact and sharply drawn. Small hooked flourishes and sudden changes in direction give the writing an ornate, almost engraved delicacy.

Designers working for formal, fashion-conscious audiences could use it for invitations, boutique branding, and fragrance packaging. Its slender line and decorative movement also suit editorial covers centered on beauty, ceremony, or luxury. Extended strokes can echo the curves of botanical illustration or filigree borders, letting the lettering become part of the ornament rather than simply naming it on the page.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Converted by ALLTYPE
Font family
Arabian-Normal
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
ALLTYPE:Arabian-Normal Regular:MIKE
Full font name
Arabian-Normal
Name table version
Converted from F:\WINDOWS\TTFONTS\ST000034.TF1 by ALLTYPE
Postscript font name
Arabian-Normal

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Glyph count399
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classScripts
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureItalic
PitchNot monospaced