History
Hashim al-Baghdadi and the Modern Revival of Arabic Calligraphy Teaching
How Hashim al-Baghdadi's 20th-century rule books turned Arabic calligraphy's classical master-to-apprentice tradition into a teachable modern curriculum.
The Arabic Calligraphy Fonts Blog
Guides, tutorials, and inspiration on Arabic calligraphy, typography, and design.
Tutorials
PNG vs SVG: Which Export Format Is Best for Your Arabic Calligraphy Design?
A clear breakdown of when to export your Arabic calligraphy design as PNG versus SVG, with guidance for print, web, and social media use cases.
Guides
A Beginner's Guide to Learning Arabic Calligraphy by Hand
A beginner's guide to Arabic calligraphy by hand: what tools you need, why Naskh or Ruq'ah comes first, proportioned script, and a realistic practice timeline.
Design Tips
How to Create Stunning Arabic Wedding Invitations with Free Fonts
A step-by-step guide to designing Arabic wedding invitations — font pairing, layout tips, and a free workflow using an online Arabic calligraphy generator.
Guides
Free vs. Paid Arabic Fonts: What Designers Should Know Before Choosing
What actually differs between free and paid Arabic fonts, how licensing works, and when it makes sense to pay for a premium typeface instead of using an open-source one.
History
A Short History of Arabic Calligraphy: From Kufic Scripts to Digital Fonts
How Arabic calligraphy evolved from early Kufic inscriptions to today's digital typefaces, and why that history still shapes which font you should choose.
Design Tips
How to Choose the Right Arabic Font for Logos, Invitations, and Social Media
A practical framework for picking an Arabic font by use case — logos, wedding invitations, and social media graphics — with concrete recommendations for each.
Guides
Arabic Calligraphy Styles Explained: Naskh, Kufic, Thuluth, Diwani & More
A clear, practical guide to the major Arabic calligraphy styles — Naskh, Kufic, Thuluth, Ruq'ah, Diwani, and Nasta'liq — with examples of where each one is used today.