Idiqlat
serif · Designed by SIL International
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Idiqlat is a serif typeface rooted in the Syriac script tradition, designed to render the Assyrian Neo-Aramaic language with clarity and cultural authenticity. Its letterforms carry a calligraphic heritage, with strokes that reflect the fluid, cursive nature of Syriac writing. The design balances historical character with enough structural regularity to function in digital environments. It has a formal, dignified tone without being stiff, and its script-based construction gives it a distinct visual identity that stands apart from Latin-based serifs.
Given its cultural specificity, Idiqlat is best suited for projects serving Assyrian or Syriac-speaking communities, including community organization websites, cultural institution pages, and digital archives preserving Neo-Aramaic literature or heritage content. It would also be appropriate for academic or linguistic publications that need to display Syriac script alongside scholarly text. Additionally, news and media outlets targeting Assyrian diaspora audiences would benefit from using Idiqlat for headlines and navigation, where cultural relevance and legibility in the native script are both priorities.
Best suited for: Consider Idiqlat for bilingual digital projects, cultural documentation, and publications requiring both Syriac script authenticity and professional serif typography for English or Latin text.
Design considerations: Idiqlat's three available weights (200, 300, regular) support flexible hierarchy in layouts mixing Syriac and Latin content. The typeface's calligraphic foundation and formal tone suit editorial and institutional contexts where cultural specificity enhances rather than complicates readability.
Pairing guidance: Pair Idiqlat with Noto Serif for extended bilingual body text where consistent serif treatment across scripts maintains visual cohesion, Noto Sans for navigation and UI elements requiring neutral sans-serif clarity, or Amiri for projects emphasizing script-based heritage across multiple writing systems.
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Idiqlat at a glance
SIL International
SIL Open Font License 1.1
February 2026
May 2026
3 (3 weights)
Serif
2
Google Fonts
All 3 Idiqlat styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Idiqlat character map
Which languages does Idiqlat support?
Idiqlat includes 2 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Syriac
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Idiqlat commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Idiqlat is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.