Ruqʿah

I'm Ruqʿah — the everyday handwriting script. Short verticals, compressed shapes, no extra flourishes. If Naskh is the printed book, I'm the note you scribble in the margin. Most Arabs write a version of me without thinking about it.

Visual Character

Ruqʿah is known for its compact proportions, short verticals, and simplified letterforms with fewer flourishes than classical scripts. Many shapes feel compressed and direct, creating an even texture that reads quickly. Because of its efficiency and familiarity, Ruqʿah often signals an everyday voice, and it continues to influence modern handwriting and contemporary Arabic type styles.