Author's note

GE Hili Light from Boutros International is a free light Arabic Naskh typeface with measured curves, crisp angular joins, and restrained ornament. Its strokes change gently in width, and the low, spreading forms give connected text a steady horizontal movement punctuated by small calligraphic accents.

A cultural institution or premium regional brand could use it for an identity grounded in Arabic tradition but presented with a clean contemporary hand. The lighter drawing also suits book covers, magazine features, and exhibition posters centered on literature, heritage, or Middle Eastern arts. Packaging is another convincing setting for its refined lines and fine detailing.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Boutros International, 2005. All rights reserved.
Font family
GE Hili
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;1BOU;GEHili-Light
Full font name
GE Hili Light
Name table version
Version 1.000;PS 001.000;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
GEHili-Light
Trademark notice
GE Hili Light is a trademark of Boutros International.
Manufacturer name
Boutros International
Designer
Boutros International

Extended font information

Platforms supported

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

Font details

Created2005-06-03
Revision1
Glyph count286
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightLight
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
GE Hili Light.otf
GE Hili Book.otf