Fonts for maker's mark

[B. Gulrud]

Hi guys. Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am currently working on designing my maker's mark and have a question. I am trying to pick out some fonts. Any suggestions on fonts to use? Are there any legal issues with using a font? Should i only use a open source or public domain font?

 

[james terrio]

There are hundreds of open-source font to choose from, I don't think you will have any legal issues at all. The biggest thing is to pick one that's clear and easy to read at a small size. KISS definitely applies to maker's marks if you ask me.

 

[ctaylorjr]

James is right on target. Also, the fonts with the tiny lines that come close to other lines can "bleed" over and mess up the etch a bit.

Charlie

 

[B. Gulrud]

Thank you. I chose some free open source fonts (just in case) that seem to work well. Stencils and etches turning out good.