Talheen

Digitizing Arabic typography is both a cultural and technical challenge. It requires preserving the spirit of tradition, adapting to the rules of the Arabic language, and ensuring that authentic details are not lost in the process. Designing a typeface that captures the essence of handwriting takes this challenge to another level, especially when introducing the element of “spontaneity.” By spontaneity, I mean making words and sentences appear as though they were written by hand, without giving the viewer the impression that they were digitally programmed. The idea for the Talheen typeface came from my desire to design a font that carries a sense of spontaneity and the familiarity of handwriting, like the handwriting of a classmate or quick scribbles in the margins of an old notebook. I wanted to create a typeface that feels spontaneous, fluid, and effortless, free from the mechanical perfection that often characterizes contemporary digital typefaces.