Designer
1Based in Saudi Arabia, he is a Saudi type designer and calligrapher, and the founder of Mestara Type Foundry. A lifelong calligrapher, he designed his first Arabic font at the age of fifteen and has since focused on advancing the quality, craft, and visibility of Arabic typography. Alongside Mestara, he has launched multiple creative ventures, including an educational platform for teaching Arabic calligraphy and an e-commerce initiative providing tools and resources for calligraphers. His work is driven by a commitment to expanding Arabic type culture and enriching the limited ecosystem of high-quality Arabic fonts.
About
Alyamama, is a variable Arabic typeface with a classic Naskh design with sharp, simple strokes that provide clarity and refined contrast, making it suitable for advertising, signage, and for both headlines and body text.
The Latin glyphs are based on the open-source typeface UNAL Ancízar.
Alyamama project is led by Mestara Type a type foundry specialized in creating and designing Arabic typefaces. Founded by a professional calligrapher and designer, Mestara aims to reflect the beauty, and modernity while respecting traditional calligraphic principles.
To contribute, see github.com/MestaraType/AlYamama.