HT Baybars Now
HadiType Foundry · 2021
An updated Arabic display typeface drawing on Mamluk and Ottoman calligraphic traditions, released in a single bold weight suited to headlines and short-form text.
About
HT Baybars Now is a refined iteration of the original Baybars, first released in 2021, bringing improved proportions and calligraphic kashida features that reference traditional Arabic script practice. New stylistic sets blend Mamluk and Ottoman aesthetics into a hybrid style intended to feel simultaneously rooted in historical calligraphy and fit for modern digital contexts. Available in one weight, it is designed primarily for impactful display settings rather than extended body copy.
Classification
An Arabic display typeface rooted in Mamluk and Ottoman calligraphic traditions, with calligraphic kashida features and stylistic sets that blend historical scripts with contemporary digital needs.