You can purchase/license JH Naskh Expanded Medium directly from (foundry) or through major font distributors like MyFonts or Fontspring . Prices vary based on license (Desktop, Web, or App).
Because it is "Expanded," the font doesn't crowd pixels. On websites, mobile apps, or digital ads, each character has room to breathe. The "Medium" weight ensures strokes don't disappear on low-resolution displays.
If you are designing a bilingual project in 2025 and your Arabic text looks cramped, stop troubleshooting. Just buy JH Naskh Expanded Medium. Your eyes will thank you. Have you used JH Naskh Expanded in a project? Share your experience in the comments below. jh naskh expanded medium
If you work with bilingual design (English & Arabic), you know the struggle. You find a beautiful Latin font, but the accompanying Arabic feels like an afterthought—too thin, too compressed, or simply illegible at small sizes.
Enter .
Developed by the prolific type foundry (formerly Jawa Peer), this font solves a specific, painful problem in Middle Eastern graphic design: the need for a Naskh style that is airier, bolder, and more readable than traditional scripts.
Do not confuse this with standard "JH Naskh." The base version is much tighter. You specifically want the "Expanded Medium" variant. If you accidentally buy the regular weight, you lose the "breathing room" that makes this font special. You can purchase/license JH Naskh Expanded Medium directly
Purists love Naskh for its curves. Modernists hate Naskh for its clutter. JH Naskh keeps the elegant, cursive flow of traditional handwriting but adds geometric spacing. It feels respectful to heritage but built for the 21st century.