Canela Arabic
Commercial Type · Khajag Apelian, Wael Morcos · 2023
An Arabic companion to Canela by Khajag Apelian and Wael Morcos, drawing on the Thuluth and Naskh traditions.
About
An Arabic family drawn by Khajag Apelian and Wael Morcos that extends Miguel Reyes's Canela by reaching back to the Thuluth and Naskh calligraphic traditions. While the design echoes the sober elegance of its Latin counterpart, it carries its own distinct expressive presence, supplied with a paired Latin so editorial and identity systems can move between scripts without losing voice.
Classification
Commercial Type describe Canela Arabic as an extension of Miguel Reyes's Canela drawing inspiration from both the Thuluth and Naskh traditions, reflecting the sobriety and refinement of its Latin counterpart while keeping a distinct expressive presence.