You can purchase/license JH Naskh Expanded Medium directly from (foundry) or through major font distributors like MyFonts or Fontspring . Prices vary based on license (Desktop, Web, or App).
Because it is "Expanded," the font doesn't crowd pixels. On websites, mobile apps, or digital ads, each character has room to breathe. The "Medium" weight ensures strokes don't disappear on low-resolution displays.
For years, Arabic was forced into Latin spacing boxes. JH Naskh Expanded Medium rejects that. It takes pride in its horizontal space, claiming the width it deserves. jh naskh expanded medium
Do not confuse this with standard "JH Naskh." The base version is much tighter. You specifically want the "Expanded Medium" variant. If you accidentally buy the regular weight, you lose the "breathing room" that makes this font special.
Most standard Arabic fonts fall into two traps: Kufi (too rigid/modern) or Traditional Naskh (too fragile). JH Naskh Expanded Medium bridges this gap perfectly. You can purchase/license JH Naskh Expanded Medium directly
Why JH Naskh Expanded Medium is a Game-Changer for Modern Arabic Typography
Developed by the prolific type foundry (formerly Jawa Peer), this font solves a specific, painful problem in Middle Eastern graphic design: the need for a Naskh style that is airier, bolder, and more readable than traditional scripts. On websites, mobile apps, or digital ads, each
Bilingual branding is a nightmare when the Arabic weight doesn't match the Latin weight. JH Naskh Expanded Medium sits beautifully next to neutral Latin sans-serifs like Roboto, Inter, or Open Sans . It has the same visual "color" on the page—neither shouting nor whispering.