Author's note

B Lotus Bold, by Borna Rayaneh, is a free Arabic display font with a compact calligraphic rhythm and a distinctly ornamental feel. The letters look built from dense, rounded forms with wedge-like cuts and tight joins, giving the script a carved, emblematic presence rather than a flowing handwritten one.

That makes it a natural fit for mastheads, cultural posters, packaging, book covers, title cards, and short brand marks where the script can carry the mood on its own. As a free font, it works best in brief, prominent settings, especially when you want Arabic lettering that feels solid, decorative, and a little ceremonial.

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Character map

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Arabic Presentation Forms-B - Character map

Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) 2000 Borna Rayaneh
Font family
B Lotus
Font subfamily
Bold
Unique subfamily identification
Borna Lotus Bold
Full font name
B Lotus Bold
Name table version
Version 2.01 - Build 1379
Postscript font name
BLotusBold
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 natureItalic
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBold
PitchNot monospaced
Symbol setWindows 3.1 ANSI