I used it on a lot of jobs and my own Logo/vehicle/Signs.
It was lost it when my computer crashed.
So I've be loading some 'fun' fonts on this new computer and looking for a new favorite font.
What's yours?
Posted by Brent Logan (Member # 6587) on :
Lately my go to font for bold headlines is Franklin Gothic Bold.
Favorite brush is a #12 Mack Quill.
The LHF fonts are great but I see them misused occasionally by newbies who don't know the design basics...like giving a loaded gun to a baby. One I use a lot is LHF Orchard. The tall X height makes great upper & lowercase word shapes.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
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Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Whatever works for the specific job. Other than that it would be like close order drill. I came up as a sign painter and were limited because of the execution time. Now we can design to fit the job.
Posted by Bob Sauls (Member # 11321) on :
Not sure that I have a favorite. The danger of having a favorite is over use obviously. This over-using is more common with display fonts as opposed to the ones we constantly go to for our subordinate text. I do have a couple of fonts that I really admire. Both LHF Stephens Percepta and Dave Correll's LHF Stonecutter are terric work horses. They both have the quality of a display and a text font. Pure genius.
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
Sorry you can't install this font in a computer. It is, however installed in me.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
I always try to use different, unique or other easy-to-read fonts.....all with the idea of making the copy "fit" the general message of the sign.
If I had to name a favorite, it'd be Old English All Caps!!!!!!!!!! Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
that works well ....for those who belong low rider car clubs))))) [IMG][/IMG]
Posted by Ricardo Davila (Member # 3854) on :
NO FAVORITES, FOR ME!.....Just whatever the design calls for.......To me, favorite fonts are things of the past, when we were working in somebody else's sign shop and you were getting paid 40% of the selling price for each sign you lettered.......NO SALARY, AT ALL !! .....and, of course, you were expected to finish the sign within "a profitable amount of time, for the shop owner".
In those days, you had to be good, quick and be able to paint a decent sign........If you did not produce a quality sign, within a "profitable" amount of time, you were out of a job.
This is why we, old school sign painters, were, always, taught to learn and memorize: a decent script, a casual script, a decent casual alphabet, a decent serif alphabet, a decent bold alphabet and, of course, your ol' reliable plain gothic alphabet... ( popularly known as "block" lettering ).
So, this is why, I kind of agree with Jerry Starpoli.
RD
[ March 11, 2014, 03:04 PM: Message edited by: Ricardo Davila ]
Posted by Shirley Carron (Member # 2446) on :
I agree - and use whatever suits the theme of the sign, but was thinking more about 'workhorse' fonts, when I started this post.
Brewers bold, for example, isn't just a plain block letter, but a minimally decorative font that just added a nice touch of class.
None of my competitors have/use it, so it looks good on my signs.
I'll just have to purchase it again and maybe a few more. The LHF's are very nice - when used properly!
I agree with Brent L. - like giving a loaded gun to a baby! Good one.
Anyone ever get the comment, "If I had your brushes, I could paint professional signs too." It's all about the brush;no talent required.
[ March 11, 2014, 02:02 PM: Message edited by: Shirley Carron ]
Posted by Shirley Carron (Member # 2446) on :
Dale & OP, You sure you wouldn't like that Old English better with a bit of a slant... or on an arc?
[ March 11, 2014, 02:04 PM: Message edited by: Shirley Carron ]
Posted by Preston McCall (Member # 351) on :
Old English, all caps! Like on all those low riders in an arc. lol
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Goudy Text is by far my favorite...almost all of my work comes from professional people or apartment entrances...I use it probably 90% of the time...on my signs I will use a bolder form than is pictured below.
Posted by Curt Stenz (Member # 82) on :
I agree with Ricardo and Jerry. 40% isn't too bad considering you had no overhead or inventory.
I worked under similar circumstances and did OK. You did not get wealthy, but for a 20 year old livn'n life, if you worked at a good shop, in a good market, it wasn't too bad. No overhead, no inventory, you just show up, boards coated out and all, and you just do your best. And the contacts you make were priceless.
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