Author's note

Urdu Naskh Unicode is a free Arabic Naskh font shaped by flowing joins and compact, rounded letterforms. Its calligraphic rhythm feels traditional and composed, with measured curves and lively shifts between broad gestures and finer strokes.

This free font naturally suits Urdu editorial headings, poetry book covers, cultural posters, invitation designs, and title cards. The connected writing carries a strong horizontal movement, making it especially effective for brief display settings where a single line can hold the composition together.

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Basic font information

Font family
Urdu Naskh Unicode
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Urdu Naskh Unicode:Version 2.00
Full font name
Urdu Naskh Unicode
Name table version
Version 2.00 January 20, 2005
Postscript font name
UrduNaskhUnicode
Designer
Amanat Ali Goher

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2004-12-15
Revision2
Glyph count326
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleItalic
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightBook, text, regular, etc.
PitchNot monospaced