Katibeh

Katibeh is a display typeface with a single regular weight and normal style. Its Arabic, Latin, and Latin Extended subsets make it suitable for projects that bring these writing systems together. The limited style range suggests using it where its distinctive display character can lead a short message, title, or visual focal point.

Best suited for: Use Katibeh for headlines, event names, posters, cover text, labels, and other prominent wording that benefits from a decorative display treatment. It can also suit short bilingual or multilingual titles when Arabic and Latin text need to appear within the same design. Keep longer passages in a more text-oriented typeface for easier reading.

Design considerations: With only one weight and one style, Katibeh offers a focused range rather than a full hierarchy of typographic options. Set it at display sizes and use spacing, scale, or color to create contrast instead of relying on bold or italic variations. Check line breaks and mixed-script alignment carefully, especially in compact headings or stacked layouts.

Pairing guidance: A restrained sans serif or a quiet text serif can provide useful contrast beside Katibeh, particularly for captions, paragraphs, and supporting details. Choose a companion with clear forms and a moderate personality so the display face remains prominent. For multilingual work, test the pairing across Arabic, Latin, and Latin Extended text before finalizing sizes and spacing.