Jh Naskh Expanded Medium May 2026
Most standard Arabic fonts fall into two traps: Kufi (too rigid/modern) or Traditional Naskh (too fragile). JH Naskh Expanded Medium bridges this gap perfectly.
Developed by the prolific type foundry (formerly Jawa Peer), this font solves a specific, painful problem in Middle Eastern graphic design: the need for a Naskh style that is airier, bolder, and more readable than traditional scripts.
For years, Arabic was forced into Latin spacing boxes. JH Naskh Expanded Medium rejects that. It takes pride in its horizontal space, claiming the width it deserves. jh naskh expanded medium
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Do not confuse this with standard "JH Naskh." The base version is much tighter. You specifically want the "Expanded Medium" variant. If you accidentally buy the regular weight, you lose the "breathing room" that makes this font special. Most standard Arabic fonts fall into two traps:
You can purchase/license JH Naskh Expanded Medium directly from (foundry) or through major font distributors like MyFonts or Fontspring . Prices vary based on license (Desktop, Web, or App).
If you work with bilingual design (English & Arabic), you know the struggle. You find a beautiful Latin font, but the accompanying Arabic feels like an afterthought—too thin, too compressed, or simply illegible at small sizes. For years, Arabic was forced into Latin spacing boxes
If you are designing a bilingual project in 2025 and your Arabic text looks cramped, stop troubleshooting. Just buy JH Naskh Expanded Medium. Your eyes will thank you. Have you used JH Naskh Expanded in a project? Share your experience in the comments below.
