Author's note

AE Mashq Bold, by Arabeyes, is a free bold serif font with broad, forceful strokes and an assertive editorial presence. Its sturdy slab-like feet, crisp joins, and softly rounded lowercase forms create a strong contrast between architectural structure and familiar letter shapes.

That dense rhythm gives book covers and cultural posters an authoritative voice, while the free font can anchor exhibition graphics and publication mastheads. Use it in heritage branding or dramatic title cards when a composition needs lettering that holds its ground beside photography and ornament.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Typeface and data © 2003, Arabeyes.org. This font is distributed under the terms of GPL license.
Font family
ae_Mashq
Font subfamily
Bold
Unique subfamily identification
AGA
Full font name
ae_Mashq Bold
Name table version
AGA v1.00 25 May 1995
Postscript font name
ae_Mashq-Bold
Manufacturer name
MAK Alagha
Designer
Regenerated by Nadim Shaikli

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count456
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSlab serifs
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Width typeNormal
Mac styleItalic
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
StyleUpright
Stroke weightUltra Black, or Ultra
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
ae_Mashq_bold.ttf
ae_Mashq.ttf