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*Arabic editorial/fashion fonts*
Posted by SULL1VAN in
17 Aug 2012 — 10:03am
17 Aug 2012 — 10:03am
Hi All – I'm looking for arabic fonts that might compare to western editorial or fashion fonts such as 'Didot' or 'Monotype Modern'?
Also does anyone know a resource, where I can find out which arabic fonts are supported by which browsers? (web safe etc.)
Thanks,
cian
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20 Aug 2012 — 6:52am
Be careful, such fonts often turn out as disrespectful caricatures.
hhp
20 Aug 2012 — 7:21am
If you want to explore web fonts, this overview from Sylvia Egger provides a good overview of the major services and which languages are supported.
Monotype's web fonts service includes a significant number of Arabic fonts in different styles and would be worth checking out.
20 Aug 2012 — 10:00am
OK thanks Hrant – I don't really want to be disrespectful. I guess what I'm really looking for is good classic arabic headline/display typeface... something that would look good for editorial headlines.
Karl –thanks I've been looking here:
http://webfonts.fonts.com/en-US/Project/ChooseFonts?Languages=W44#langua...
I found 'Jalal' and 'mitra' to look good... any thought on these or others?
20 Aug 2012 — 10:30am
I would consider Thuraya, and also investigate Typotheque's webfont service, which might simplify the technical challenges.
21 Aug 2012 — 1:07am
What about Midan for the main text?