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Recent content by Craig914

  1. Need help with a font ID. Tried 2 notable font finding sites.

    Weyandsign… I appreciate your help with this difficult font. I searched high and low for this and could not find it. My apologies for a delayed response as this project got delayed and is now on track. Again thanks for your expertise. Craig.
  2. Need help with a font ID. Tried 2 notable font finding sites.

    Weyandsign…. thank you very much for this incredible find I searched high and low for this font and I totally appreciate your expertise in this area. My apologies for the delayed response. This project got delayed and is now on track. Thanks again Craig.
  3. Need help with a font ID. Tried 2 notable font finding sites.

    This one has me stumped as I have tried two good font finding sites. Any help will be deeply appreciated.
  4. Need Help HELP WITH FONT ID- CLOSE TO NEW TIMES ROMAN BUT UNIQUE "K"

    Fred you are "spot on" correct and thanks for finding this. It is not a standard on Adobe and for the life of me I could not find it. You are very helpful sir and I thank you sincerely !!
  5. Need Help HELP WITH FONT ID- CLOSE TO NEW TIMES ROMAN BUT UNIQUE "K"

    Even though customer approved another font they require me to match this font. It is very similar to New Times Roman but the K is unique. I would like to know the best site to handle these questions myself but appreciate your assistance on this one. Thanks to anyone who can help.. It appears to...
  6. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Dux Quick Size seems to be the experts recommendation. I have used One Shot but going to buy some Dux sizing. For Gold leaf, Wehring and Bilmeier is made in the USA and recommended by the people I trust and another good one is MInetti.
  7. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Mark....It IS very gratifying when a hand lettered sign is completed.....way more than vinyl, but I am going to do both as needed and still keep a sign kit handy. Just bought some new brushes and fresh One Shot. I find that the journeymen training gives me an edge in layouts and overall sign...
  8. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Thanks and ALL great considerations.....My 2 sign friends have large plotters and my initial work space is limited so I thought I would start smaller and sub out anything I cannot handle. I have two great relationships with more equipped shops. I did think about the pouncing and while I have not...
  9. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Hello Bill and thanks for supporting the brush ! I fully intend to remain lettering while I expand my options. When pitching potential clients, I always mention the hand lettering capabilities and the fire truck history often gets the "wow, really?!" response. Thanks , Craig...what state are...
  10. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Thanks for the suggestion Gino. I will research your suggestion for a print n cut. I have two "friendly" shops that can print what I need and my space in limited right now. My thoughts are to start with a plotter and graduate if needed but my two other resources can help as well. I really...
  11. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Thanks for your quick reply to my inquiry ! I am "digesting" the various responses and appreciate them all. Thx again !
  12. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    Hello ! Learned sign writing/painting in the 70's gold leafing fire trucks at a Fire Truck manufacturer in Ohio during college and 2 years in a highly skilled sign shop in Columbus Ohio ..went into the corporate world in furniture design and now in semi-retirement getting back into signage...
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