is a free, open-source Arabic typeface designed to complement the classic Latin typeface Cooper Black . It was developed to provide a harmonious pairing for bilingual (Arabic/English) typography, particularly in display and headline settings.
Cooper Arabic is a heavy weight font. It is designed for display purposes, not for long blocks of body text. It commands attention. The horizontal strokes are thick, matching the "ultra-bold" nature of the Latin Cooper Black. This creates a visual anchor on a page, making it perfect for magazine layouts or packaging design where the Arabic text needs to hold its own against bold imagery. Cooper Arabic Free Font
: Large-scale titles, exhibition panels, playful branding, and social media graphics. is a free, open-source Arabic typeface designed to
Cooper Black has a very stable baseline. In Arabic, descenders (letters that drop below the line like Jeem in some styles) must be managed. A quality font keeps the text looking like a solid block, not a bouncing line. It is designed for display purposes, not for
It is important to distinguish between the version by Catherine Atalla and the commercial version (Arabic@Cooper) by Tarek Atrissi: Free Version (Catherine Atalla) Commercial Version (Tarek Atrissi) Cost Free for personal & commercial use Paid licensing (starting at ~€75) Availability Available via Behance Available via Arabic Typography Complexity Standard display font High-profile usage (e.g., Qatar 2022 World Cup) License and Terms
The challenge for typographers arose when globalization demanded that this specific aesthetic be translated into other scripts. How do you take the "bounce" and "squish" of Cooper Black and apply it to the cursive, connected nature of Arabic script?
Cooper-inspired Arabic fonts are characterized by and a heavy, "squishy" appearance that radiates a retro, friendly vibe.