In my own interpretation, I used my sources as model, but diverged substantially from the original. My goal to develop a contemporary and relevant contribution to Arabic typography of today necessitated significant changes to design, the glyph set and, with the risk of mentioning the obvious – technological implementation.
The below image illustrates in one single example the degree of difference between Legrand's punches and my revival Aisha.
| Type | Typography | Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Aisha | Brill | Al Jazeera Children |
| Nassim | WinSoft | Vientiane Lions |
| Rita Leistner | ||
| Noon Gallery |