Methlama Typeface
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A six-weight Arabic display face that fuses thuluth calligraphic forms with pixel-style geometry, drawing on retro gaming and embroidery aesthetics.
About
Methlama bridges two visual traditions: the classical thuluth script of Arabic calligraphy and the grid-bound geometry of pixel art and embroidery patterns. The resulting letterforms carry a distinctly retro character while remaining grounded in an established Arabic typographic heritage. Six weights extend its usefulness across display applications from light editorial use to heavy graphic work.
Classification
An Arabic display typeface rooted in thuluth calligraphic tradition but rendered with pixel-like forms, placing it firmly in the decorative/display category rather than a functional text face.