Hudhud's concept is centred around mixing influences from the two constructions of the Arabic script: Solid and Fluid. Hudhud explores the expressiveness, playfulness and rounded nature of the Maghribi letterforms in a contemporary environment while infusing the Naskh influence in the fluidity of the baseline, the contrast modulation and the construction/proportions of some letters. The result is simultaneously whimsical and practical. Its dual nature expands its performance ability throughout various contexts. Hudhud comes in six styles ranging from Thin to Heavy. It sports sets of ligatures, alternate connections and some over the top stylistic variations and swashes to keep its expressive personality.
Hudhud is the debut typeface of Maha Akl published by TPTQ Arabic in 2019. It started during the Arabic Type Design Beirut in 2016 and is the first typeface from the program to be published. Between 2016 and 2019, Maha developed Hudhud under the supervision of Kristyan Sarkis. You can read about the story of developing Hudhud on TPTQ Arabic's Typeface Stories.
