Unixel for joined Arabic pixel-style headings

Unixel gives Arabic and Persian headings a stepped pixel outline. Mohammad Darvishi describes the design as inspired by Unifont while paying attention to Arabic letterforms. Try it for a short game title, retro poster line, or graphic label where the small steps remain part of the message.

Pixel construction does not imply fixed spacing

The supplied version 1.000 has one Regular style at weight 400. Its contextual forms join the tested Arabic words, and lam-alef ligatures are available. Letter advances vary, however. Choose it for the look of the drawing rather than assuming that its pixel appearance will align source-code columns.

Compare your heading with Rooyin Free’s two supplied weights and Sorena Normal, whose design sometimes relaxes a strict grid. The outlines are distinct. Match apparent height before choosing between them, then inspect the dots and small counters at the size at which the image will actually be seen.

Vowel marks remain a stated limitation

The file contains Arabic, common Persian letters, Latin, and Western, Arabic, and Persian digit sets. Vowel-mark characters are present, but the project’s README explicitly says their handling needs further development. Successful joining in an unmarked heading is not evidence that stacked marks will be positioned well. Keep the intended use to short, unvocalized headings.

For Arabic posters and advertising, keep strong contrast between letters and background. Start with the built-in Latin for a matching short line; test Inter for quieter supporting details. Review the final exported image after scaling and compression, rather than judging only the large font preview.

Try the original file

Browse the Arabic display collection to compare other textures. Prepare a sample with the Arabic keyboard, then follow the font installation guide. The download keeps the original TTF and exact SIL Open Font License 1.1. Commercial use and redistribution are allowed under its conditions; retain the supplied copyright and license notices with shared font files.