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Diatype is a warm yet sharp grotesque ideal for text and reading on screen. Its name refers to the clunky, pre-digital typesetting machines that informed its shapes as well as the Swiss Neo-grotesque genre at large.

As its designers, Wael Morcos, Khajag Apelian, and Lana Abou Soufeh, said: “The key to our Arabic extension design was to draw the Arabic in a way that aligns with the inherent softness and fluidity of Arabic calligraphy. For example, the letter meem and all the loop based letters feature a seamless round shape that mirrors the softness present in the Latin. The ligatures, too, embody a rhythm that is both structured and fluid, maintaining a delicate balance between straight lines and smooth transitions. This synthesis allowed us to retain the warmth and approachability of Diatype while honoring the rich traditions of Arabic calligraphy.”