Author's note

Masquerade font by Martin Wait is a free gothic initials font with ornate letterforms, double-line outlines, and compact swashed details that give each character a carved, old-world finish. The shapes mix rounded inner curves with sharp outer edges, and the repeated blackletter influence keeps the alphabet decorative without losing its structured rhythm.

Masquerade works well for monograms, drop caps, invitation art, certificate lettering, vintage posters, and logo marks that need a formal medieval note. This free font also fits chapter openers, book covers, and decorative labels where its layered outlines and initials-style character can carry the design on their own.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Martin Wait scanned
Font family
Masquerade
Font subfamily
Normal
Unique subfamily identification
Alts:Masquerade
Full font name
Masquerade
Name table version
1.0 Fri Jun 12 22:37:22 1998
Postscript font name
Masquerade

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 1.0 semantics
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count82
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsLicensed font (protected)
Family classFreeform serifs
WeightBold
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureOutlined
PitchNot monospaced
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
Masquerade.ttf
MASQUERADE.ttf