Author's note

GE SS Text Light by Boutros International is a free Arabic sans serif with slender, even strokes and a clean contemporary build. Its softly curved letterforms and restrained joins produce an orderly texture, and subtle changes in stroke direction keep connected lines from becoming stiff or overly mechanical.

Editorial publishing is its strongest setting, especially magazines and cultural programs built around calm, contemporary Arabic typography for a professional adult readership. Wayfinding and digital interfaces also suit its measured structure. All of these uses depend on lettering that handles Arabic content with a precise, understated voice suited to everyday public communication.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Boutros International, 2004. All rights reserved.
Font family
GE SS Text Light
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.200;1BOU;GESSTextLight-Light
Full font name
GE SS Text Light
Name table version
Version 1.200;PS 001.002;hotconv 1.0.38
Postscript font name
GESSTextLight-Light
Trademark notice
GE SS Text 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

Created2004-09-27
Revision1
Glyph count248
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular