Scheherazade New

Scheherazade New is a serif font with a calm, text-oriented appearance and support for Arabic, Latin, and Latin-ext subsets. Its single normal style and range of four weights make it suitable for projects that need consistent setting across paragraphs, headings, and supporting text without introducing italic variations.

Best suited for: Use it for articles, books, editorial layouts, educational materials, websites, and interfaces where readable text is central. The available subsets also make it useful for projects that present Arabic and Latin-script content together, provided the specific language and content requirements are checked separately.

Design considerations: The 400 weight can carry regular paragraphs and longer reading, while 500 and 600 provide measured emphasis for subheads, labels, or key passages. Reserve 700 for stronger hierarchy, such as main headings or prominent titles. Because only the normal style is supplied, create contrast through size, spacing, and weight rather than relying on italics.

Pairing guidance: For a balanced system, pair Scheherazade New with a restrained sans serif for navigation, captions, interface elements, or compact labels. A companion with clear proportions and moderate spacing can preserve the serif’s reading role while adding contrast. If using another serif, choose one with a quieter texture and distinct shapes to avoid a crowded overall result.