A unique selling point of Expo Arabic is its handling of oblique or italic styles. Traditional Arabic scripts do not have an "italic" equivalent because cursive scripts already slant naturally. However, Expo Arabic introduces a true mechanical oblique (sheared forward). This is controversial to purists but revolutionary for designers who need to emphasize specific words within a sentence without changing the font family.
: Fully supports Arabic, Persian, and Urdu languages.
Historically, adapting Arabic script to digital screens has been complex. Arabic is inherently cursive, fluid, and deeply tied to the rules of traditional handwritten calligraphy (such as Naskh or Kufic styles). Expo Arabic approaches this by utilizing a modern, geometric construction while respecting the core optical proportions of traditional Arabic letterforms. The design philosophy focuses on:
He created the typeface through his foundry, , a design studio specializing in contemporary Arabic typography. Founded in 2013, 29Letters has built an outstanding collection of contemporary multiscript typefaces, working with large companies and non-profits to create typographic corporate identities. Based in Madrid, the foundry focuses on bridging Arabic and Latin scripts, a challenge they overcame masterfully with the Expo Arabic font family. Expo Arabic Font Family
The dots and accents ( Tashkeel ) are sharp and distinct. Their precise positioning ensures high readability even at micro font sizes. The Weight Spectrum: Ultimate Versatility
Designed with extreme refinement, it includes a special version specifically for signage, featuring both negative and positive typefaces to ensure clarity in physical environments. Font - Expo Documentation
To get the most out of the Expo Arabic font family, designers should utilize software that supports advanced OpenType features (such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or Sketch). When working with Expo Arabic, ensure you enable: A unique selling point of Expo Arabic is
: A refined and elegant typeface that balances traditional script clarity with contemporary sophistication. Legibility
The family is comprehensive, with versions available in Thin, Light, Book, Medium, SemiBold, Bold, and Black .
: The family spans seven weights , from Thin to Black, allowing for high-impact headlines and highly legible body text. This is controversial to purists but revolutionary for
Key design features include:
: Use the useFonts hook to load the font assets into your application.