Alkalami

Alkalami is an Arabic-script font from SIL International in the style written with a sharpened stick on wooden boards in the Kano region of Nigeria and in Niger. Its Latin letters play only a supporting role, so choose it for that writing tradition first.

Foundry
SIL International
Category
serif
Styles
1 weight

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Alkalami FAQ

Is Alkalami free for commercial use?

Yes. Alkalami is released under the SIL Open Font License via Google Fonts, so it's free to use in commercial projects, on websites, in apps, and in client work.

Is Alkalami on Google Fonts?

Yes — Alkalami is available on Google Fonts and can be added to any project with a single <link> tag or @import statement.

How do I download Alkalami?

You can download Alkalami for free directly from Google Fonts. Use the download button at the top of this page to grab the latest version.

What fonts pair well with Alkalami?

Alkalami pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Alkalami, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Alkalami best used for?

Alkalami is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.