A refined Nastaliq typeface offering rare multi-weight versatility for Arabic, Urdu, and Persian typography.
About
Lateef is one of the most fully developed Nastaliq typefaces available on Google Fonts, covering a wide weight range from ExtraLight to ExtraBold — an exceptional achievement in a notoriously complex script tradition. Its flowing, diagonal letterforms are rooted in classical Persian calligraphy, making it ideal for literary publishing, Urdu editorial work, and formal Arabic documents. The range of weights opens up typographic hierarchies that are rarely possible with Nastaliq typefaces.
Classification
A high-quality Arabic typeface in the Nastaliq calligraphic tradition, featuring the characteristic diagonal baseline and flowing, cursive letterforms of classical Persian and Urdu typography. Its multiple weights make it unusually versatile for a Nastaliq design.