Anyone got a list of what fonts suit each of the 90-degree & 60-degree v-bits?
Anyone got a list of what fonts suit each of the 90-degree & 60-degree v-bits?
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.
Michael T
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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.
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?
Black Chancery I use it for my business cards and logo sign.
Clint
Hard to choose ,,, Many fonts work well ... Let me think on my Fav's ....
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blk chenery is my go to font for many of my signs . readable fast , easy to read but still fancy.
OLD SALT
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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.
Black Chancery is really a beautiful font. You can download it for free here:
http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Black_Chancery.htm
Steve