Author's note

Ainu Minzoku is a free outlined decorative display font with towering geometric capitals and a striking maze-like structure. Its thin parallel lines turn sharply through squared corners, and many letters finish in compact inward curls. Changing widths give the alphabet an uneven architectural silhouette.

For experimental music posters and game title screens, the angular construction suggests maps, circuits, and invented monuments. It also suits museum event graphics and fashion merchandise, though its clearest role is lettering that becomes part of a maze or architectural illustration.

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This font is for non-commercial use only. Contact the creator before using it for commercial purposes.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Font family
Ainu Minzoku
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Ainu Minzoku
Full font name
Ainu Minzoku
Name table version
Version 5.00
Postscript font name
Ainu Minzoku
Manufacturer name
Microsoft Corporation

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only
MicrosoftUnicode full repertoire

Font details

Created2012-01-24
Revision5
Glyph count3090
Units per Em2048
Embedding rightsEmbedding for editing allowed
Family classNo classification
WeightLight
WidthExpanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureOutlined
PitchNot monospaced