Reem Kufi
sans-serif · Designed by Khaled Hosny, Santiago Orozco
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Reem Kufi is a geometric Arabic display typeface that draws inspiration from classical Kufic calligraphy, adapted for modern digital use. Its letterforms are built on a strict grid structure, giving it a clean, architectural quality with strong visual rhythm. The proportions are balanced and compact, with open counters and consistent stroke weights that make it feel both traditional in heritage and contemporary in execution. It carries a sense of authority without being heavy-handed, and its geometric construction gives it a neutral, versatile personality that works across a range of visual contexts.
Because of its strong presence at larger sizes, Reem Kufi is well-suited for branding and identity work where Arabic script needs to feel modern and trustworthy, particularly for tech companies, cultural institutions, or media brands operating in Arabic-speaking markets. It works effectively as a headline font in editorial and publishing contexts, where its structured geometry creates clear visual hierarchy on a page or screen. It is also a practical choice for UI and app design when Arabic display text is needed, since its clean construction holds up well across screen resolutions and adapts easily to dark or light interface themes.
Best suited for: Consider Reem Kufi for Arabic-language branding, editorial headlines, and interface design where geometric clarity and modern authority enhance visual communication.
Design considerations: The typeface maintains consistent stroke weight and open counters across four weight options, supporting flexible typographic hierarchy without compromising its architectural character. Its geometric construction performs reliably across digital contexts, making it adaptable to both display and functional roles in multilingual design systems.
Pairing guidance: Pair Reem Kufi with Montserrat for cohesive sans-serif systems where Latin text benefits from similar geometric clarity, with Noto Sans Arabic to ensure consistent Arabic-script rendering across both languages, or with Playfair Display when serif contrast is desired for editorial layouts that combine Arabic headlines with Latin body or accent text.
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Reem Kufi at a glance
Khaled Hosny, Santiago Orozco
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2016
September 2025
4 (4 weights)
Yes: weight 400–700
Sans Serif
4
Google Fonts
All 4 Reem Kufi styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Reem Kufi character map
Which languages does Reem Kufi support?
Reem Kufi includes 4 character sets:
- Arabic: Arabic, Persian and Urdu
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Reem Kufi commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Reem Kufi 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.