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This is the README of the GitHub repository.

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Vahid Font is a multilingual typeface for my daily personal use, supporting most Latin and Arabic based scripts, including English, Turkish, Ottoman, Azerbaijani (both north and south), Persian and Arabic. Based on ArefRuqaa, Vahid Font includes extensive modifications to enhance support for Turkish, Azerbaijani, and specially Ottoman characters.

Features

  • Multilingual Support: Covers English, Turkish, Ottoman, Azerbaijani, Persian, Arabic, and other Latin and Arabic-based scripts.
  • Customized Glyphs: Tailored modifications for Turkish and Azerbaijani characters (e.g. İ, ş, ğ and ə) and Ottoman script.
  • Dual-Script Design: Combines the Ruqaa for Arabic scripts with AMS Euler for Latin scripts.
  • Provided as Vahid.ttf and vahid.sfd for broad compatibility across platforms.

Preview

Below is a sample of how Vahid Font renders various scripts:

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For a live demo, check out the Vahid Font Demo Page hosted on GitHub Pages.

Installation

  1. Download the Font:

    • Clone this repository or download the font file directly:

      git clone https://github.com/muctebanesiri/vahid-font.git

    • Alternatively, download Vahid.otf from the Releases page.

  2. Install on Your System:

    • Windows: Right-click VahidFont-Regular.otf and select “Install”.
    • MacOS: Double-click the font file and click “Install Font” in Font Book.
    • Linux: Copy the font file to ~/.fonts/ or /usr/share/fonts/ and run fc-cache -fv to update the font cache.

  3. Use in Applications:

    • Select “Vahid” in any application that supports custom fonts.

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Building and Contributing

If you want to contribute to Vahid Font or modify it:

  1. Font Source Files: The source files are in the fonts/ directory. Use tools like FontForge to edit the font.
  2. Issues and Pull Requests: Report bugs or suggest features via Issues. Contributions are welcome!

License

Vahid Font is licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). You are free to use, modify, and distribute the font, provided you adhere to the license terms.

Acknowledgments

  • Dedication: This font is dedicated and named after my friend Vahid.
  • Inspiration: Vahid font is based on ArefRuqaa font.
  • Tools: Created and customized using FontForge

Contact

For questions or feedback, open an issue or contact me at muctebanesiri[at]gmail[dot]com.

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