What it does
29LT publishes multiscript retail fonts and creates bespoke type and wordmarks. Its catalog includes Idris, Ada, Bukra and the Zarid system, while its Google commission Noto Naskh Arabic is available separately as an open-source font.
Compare both scripts from the start. Idris develops a Naskh direction, Ada uses Ruqʿah, and Bukra pairs geometric Kufic with Latin forms across weight and width. A bilingual identity can choose the construction that fits its voice instead of treating Arabic support as one uniform style. Zarid extends into text, display, serif, sans, slab and stencil roles.
Use the chosen family’s Specifications and PDF specimen to check languages, characters and OpenType features. Retail trials and rentals are available through Fontstand. A separate free option is Noto Naskh Arabic: 29LT’s bespoke-project page directs visitors to Google’s Noto fonts, whose Arabic project uses the SIL Open Font License. Its rights differ from the retail catalog.
Direct retail purchases require a 29LT account. Enter the billing details separately from the font licence owner, then keep the invoice and licence from the account page. Font updates can be downloaded there without an extra charge. Retail licence fees are paid once, but desktop installations, website traffic and embedding counts still define the permitted use. Webfonts cover one site; Corporate combines desktop, web and app/ebook coverage.
Strengths
- Coordinates Arabic and Latin forms across several type systems.
- Offers several Arabic traditions and distinct text or display roles.
- Keeps retail licence documents and font updates in the customer account.
Watch out for
- Retail web and embedding licences retain usage limits.
- Free Noto files and retail 29LT families use different licensing terms.
Best for
- Arabic and Latin brand systems
- Multiscript publications needing related text and display roles
Sources
- Download Multilingual Fonts - 29LT Bi-Scriptual Fonts - Arabic Typography (Oct 27, 2026)
- About 29LT - Expertise - Fonts Licensing - Type Designers - Award (Oct 27, 2026)
- 29LT: Bespoke Fonts and Noto Naskh Arabic (Oct 27, 2026)
- GitHub: notofonts/arabic, Noto Arabic (Oct 27, 2026)