Fonts for V-bits

[pqkenai]

Anyone got a list of what fonts suit each of the 90-degree & 60-degree v-bits?

[mtylerfl]

I've never seen a "list" anywhere. I just pick a font and view it onscreen to see if it looks better with the 60 or the 90.

[Deolman]

Monotype Corsiva is one of my favorites. I hope others will join in with their favorites so we can get a good list started here.

[t-townwilson]

My experience is very limited, but I have used monotype corsica with good results.

I am also interested in what other fonts work well. Is the screen view really a good representation of the carved end result?

[gwizpro]

Black Chancery works well for me...

[cestout]

Black Chancery I use it for my business cards and logo sign.
Clint

[ktjwilliams]

Hard to choose ,,, Many fonts work well ... Let me think on my Fav's ....

[Old Salt]

blk chenery is my go to font for many of my signs . readable fast , easy to read but still fancy.

[pqkenai]

I've been experimenting since I asked the question, & the general rule seems to be: 90 degree not much use. The issue for me is to get enough depth so that when I spray-paint & sand, there is enough depth left to give me decent width of lines in the letters. For either bit, general rules seem to be:
* The bigger the writing, the thicker the lines.
* Use fonts with wide lines [eg, Ballemi]. Avoid those with very thin lines.
* The v-bits alter depth according to the width of line required, so use fonts with a consistent line width.
* Use the Bold option.
* Ensure the board is flat & smooth before carving, & spray-paint lightly with several coats to prevent bleed-in, so that minimal material needs to be sanded off.

[SteveNelson46]

Black Chancery is really a beautiful font. You can download it for free here:

http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Black_Chancery.htm