TYPEFACE

[NBDS]

Search not working so apologies if this question has been raised before.

We have one outstanding decision to make before boat completion and that is to choose a suitable typeface for the name, (builder says choose any) I am rather overwhelmed, we obviously want something that looks OK and is clearly visible from a reasonable distance.

Appreciate that this is subjective but any views or experience on suitable fonts and sizes would be greatly appreciated!

 

[BrendanS]

Why not type the boatname into Word, then change the font until you find one you are happy with. You can start with the common ones like Arial, Courier, Times New Romam, then experiment a bit

 

[michael_w]

I can recommend TRAJAN. Very classy, it's a reproduction of the font used on Trajan's Column in Rome.

 

[sarabande]

Gill Sans

Clearly legible, no serifs, "honest" typeface, slightly formal. Looks good in a combination of u/c and l/c. You could move it to an italic font version if you want to emphasise a sense of movement.

 

[jh001ace]

I like 'Handel Gothic' myself

 

[Roger_D]

I used GODSANB from letteringdirect.com reasonably clear and understated but is a matter of opinion.

 

[Roger_D]

used 4 " font size for stern and 3" for bows

 

[Whelo]

this is mine

It is "matisse ICT"

 

[Rabbie]

I use 'SHANGAI' as I have a Chinese rig. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Searush]

I simply used Courier, but Bold & Italicised it on my dodgers. Very clear at a good distance and neat, Drop Caps gave it a touch of class.

 

[johnalison]

It all depends on what impression you want to make, but Lower Case is usually more legible from a distance, especially when size is constrained. A friend made up some vinyl letters for me from a standard font which we adapted to use a foreign symbol.

 

[Drascomber]

Garamond bold italic