Shekanj
Description
This is a contemporary Arabic display typeface that explores the straightforward characteristics of the Nastaʿlīq style, translating them into a modern typographic language. The concept behind the typeface was to examine the potential of adapting Nastaʿlīq letterforms to a horizontal, Naskh-based baseline, rather than their traditional cascading arrangement where letters stack on top of one another.
The name meaning "wrinkle," reflects this approach. This horizontal reinterpretation creates a unique texture below word combinations, resembling the wrinkles in textiles. This typeface blends diverse calligraphic styles to enhance cultural engagement and introduces a fresh perspective into the repertoire of Arabic type design.
It is ideal for books and editorial design. Its multicultural calligraphic expression, with evident influences from Nastaʿlīq letterforms, makes it an inclusive typographic tool for display purposes. It supports Persian, Arabic, and Urdu characters, including numerous ligatures inspired by Nastaʿlīq forms, presented in a simplified construction.
