Full Version: Finding Fonts
From: Jer (DIAMOND) [#10]
28 Mar 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#4] 28 Mar 2007
Thanks for the offer. For this job that was causing the problems I tried myfonts.com. I got no response.
I ended up finding something close and the customer was happy.
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#11]
29 Mar 2007
To: Mark (MAXMACHINE) [#6] 30 Mar 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#12]
29 Mar 2007
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#11] 30 Mar 2007
John,
Based on the information I got from the Imagaro people that is true.....I have not put it to the test, however I have A LOT of fonts installed.
Either way, will change you name to protect me....er the innocent......or somebody that needs protecting...( insert laugh here)
From: Mark (MAXMACHINE) [#13]
30 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Hi again... I bought mine directly from Imagaro, and that's what they told me. Since there is a limit of around 400 fonts in windows, and I have upwards of 7000, it isn't of much use to me. I would sure like to be proven wrong... perhaps by someone that has the program, and a directory of true-type fonts NOT installed in windows?
Mark
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#14]
30 Mar 2007
To: Mark (MAXMACHINE) [#9] 31 Mar 2007
We can't convert to New Hermes but if there are any true type fonts I may be able to work with them as long as they are not too bold.
Thank you.
Dee
EDITED: 30 Mar 2007 by DEENA-ONLY
From: Mark (MAXMACHINE) [#15]
31 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Hi again.... I am not real familiar with New Hermes software, but Xenetech has a system that allows you to use TrueType fonts. The software draws the outlines, then fills the letters with horizontal lines. This sort of works, but does not give the appearance of real engraving fonts. Years ago, we figured out a way to creat true island fills in TrueType fonts by using a program called Cas-mate. Then the finished job would be imported into Xenetech as a logo. Kind of long winded and tedious, but it looked like real engraving.
TrueType fonts are widely available on the internet for free. I have found literally thousands of them. You can start by googling "free fonts". Many sites have free ones along with ones they sell. It takes a little time. but you will find what you want. I am sure with a little time you will find dozens of script type fonts that will fill the bill.
Have you checked with New Hermes? They might have what you want for sale. As I recall, they were pretty proud of their fonts, wanting as much as $500 per font at one time. Maybe they are more reasonable now. Another very good source for fonts is Lamro. I have all of their fonts, and I am pretty sure they make them specifically for New Hermes machines. Here is the link:
They have specials if you buy a bunch of them. That is what I did.
I hope this helps!
Mark
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We can't convert to New Hermes but if there are any true type fonts I may be able to work with them as long as they are not too bold.
Thank you.
Dee
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#16]
31 Mar 2007
To: Mark (MAXMACHINE) [#15] 31 Mar 2007
From: Mark (MAXMACHINE) [#17]
31 Mar 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#16] 1 Apr 2007
Again, try Lamro. I think she will find exactly what she wants.
Mark