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What font do most Architects use?

Originally posted by nospleen
Ding, Ding, Ding!! We have a winner!! That is the exact font!! Thank you so much!:D
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Doh! if I wasn't so drunk at the moment I might have used my brain. The font you want is ofcorse call Graphite as stated above!

You can download it from fonts.com in Postscript format for $22 or from the Adobe Type Library in OpenType format for $29. :rolleyes:
 
Re: What font do most Architects use?

Hei.
I'm also looking for a font type to use with techical drawings. My sugestion is to use a DIN or the one that it's in the box from the DATACAD software. But I don't know what font it's. Someone may help me with the name of this font.
Thanks
 
This is soo sad-

The architect you spoke to most likely told you Helvetica because it's a clean looking sans serif. The lettering architects master is learned because it is also clean and easy to read (as far as handwriting goes). The "industry standard" for architectural software is AutoCAD, and it ships with two and written TT fonts, CityBlueprint and Country Blueprint. Country Blueprint is a little sloppier. If you want to use this on a card, pick up a copy of Francis Ching's book Architectural Graphics, learn how to write like that, practice, draw up your card and scan it. These fonts aren't used by a single reputable architect. You have a wealth of resources before you, don't rip off someone's handwriting.
 
Somebody once gave me a link to a site that lets you upload a font sample and it tells you what font it is, from the large collection it recognizes. I don't have a bookmark to it anymore. Anybody remember the URL?
 
Originally posted by Doctor Q
Somebody once gave me a link to a site that lets you upload a font sample and it tells you what font it is, from the large collection it recognizes. I don't have a bookmark to it anymore. Anybody remember the URL?
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www.veer.com will let you do this, among others. I think www.myfonts.com has a font viewing box now, as well.

Still looking for architect-type fonts? Take a look at http://www.provtype.com/index2.html and check out three of the 'faces there: Architect, Draftsman, and Designer (scroll along the top of the window). I own 'em all and recommend 'em.

Happy hunting!
 
Hey tazo, I'm not tryin' to bust your stones, but it's not cool to brag about font theft. I know a few guys who create typefaces for a living, and it puts the crunch on their income when the stuff gets passed around.

For the record, these are the guys:
www.houseindustries.com

Food for thought...

Peace,

mm
 
architecture font

try Intergraph Architectural font.. you can find it on the internet
 
I have 9 GB of fonts (50,000) on my computer, is that a bad thing? :confused: :D
 

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nospleen said:
Ding, Ding, Ding!! We have a winner!! That is the exact font!! Thank you so much!:D
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Do not use that font on your business card! :eek:

Mock hand drawn typefaces look tacky and date very quickly... Stick with Helvetica!
 
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