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
Be careful, such fonts often turn out as disrespectful caricatures.
hhp
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.
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?
I would consider Thuraya, and also investigate Typotheque's webfont service, which might simplify the technical challenges.
What about Midan for the main text?
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