[simpits-tech] Font request

Michi Hirczy simpits-tech@simpits.org
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:40:43 +0200


Albert wrote:
> Although I would be more than happy to pay for the font.
> 
> Cant you just print that Gif out and use a photocopier to blow up the text
> to the size required and string the words together? Of course, I wouldnt
> recommand it if you are decide to write a who paragraph full of text :)
> 
> If you do enlarge the font. Be prepare to turn up the contrast setting on
> the copier and also best if you use a knife to cut each character out when
> it becomes large enough to work with. Then paint the edge (Cos' I can
> imagine when you enlarge the size of the font on the copier, it will give
> you a fuzzy edge). Once the edge is repainted and sharp. Place back into the
> photocopier and photocopy away.
> 
> Just like the good old days of typography before the computer came along :)
> 
> All the time and cost involve photocopying... 20.50USD doesnt feel so much
> anymore :) At least I can have it on a computer and size it to any size with
> a few mouse clicks and preview what I want it to do easily. It will work out
> cheaper in the long run.
> 
> Of course, if you are going to use it only once... then its a different
> story.

Yes, it's $16.00 for a single license, I already thought about it...
anyway, it's just for the decals of my pit-hull, so I'll cut it out 
anyway and use spraypaint - I already used the GlaseSteD, it looks quite 
okay...

greetings
michi




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