Author's note

B Karim Bold by Borna Rayaneh is a free bold Arabic display font with a compact, calligraphic rhythm. The letters feel dense and assured, with rounded joins, short rising strokes, and a steady horizontal flow that gives the word shapes a solid, headline-like presence.

It suits branding rooted in Arabic culture, magazine cover lines, poster titles, packaging, storefront signage, and title cards where a few words need weight without losing a handwritten pulse. As a free font, it makes sense for short editorial headings and logo studies, especially when you want Arabic lettering that feels formal but still warm.

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B Karim Bold font character map

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B Karim Bold font character map: Arabic Presentation Forms-B, page 1

Glyphs in the B Karim Bold font — Arabic Presentation Forms-B, page 1

Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) 2000 Borna Rayaneh
Font family
B Karim
Font subfamily
Bold
Unique subfamily identification
Borna Karim Bold
Full font name
B Karim Bold
Name table version
Version 2.01 - Build 1379
Postscript font name
BKarimBold
Trademark notice
Parsa 2001® - Borna Rayaneh®

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2001-04-10
Revision1
Glyph count221
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleItalic
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBold
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI