In 2001, the United Nations declared the year as the “Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations.” In a prestigious competition organized by UNESCO and Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI), the Maqsaf typeface was selected among the world’s 100 finest typefaces across global writing systems. It also received the distinguished Bukva:Raz award and was featured in the publication Culture • Language • Type by Graphis (2002).

The extensively updated edition of Maqsaf positions it among the most refined and elegant Linear-Naskh typefaces in the Arab world. Thousands of hours were devoted to the meticulous crafting and refinement of every glyph, resulting in a distinctive typographic identity that preserves the essence of classical Arabic calligraphic tradition while presenting it through a contemporary design language.

This balance is achieved through carefully controlled proportions, including low ascenders and compact descenders, creating a cohesive and structurally solid typographic texture that delivers exceptional readability, clarity, and visual harmony.

A major enhancement of the new release is the introduction of true italic styles, accompanied by a large collection of uniquely redesigned glyphs that enrich the family’s expressive range and functionality.

Maqsaf also includes an extensive set of advanced OpenType features and stylistic options, making it highly versatile for both sophisticated display typography and extended text composition.