Although they can't be used directly to create a toolpath, it's easy to trace over them to create one. These are ordinary fonts which have a relatively constant stroke width. These are normal font files (TTF, OTF, PFM etc) which have either a single line or two overlapping lines and count as "true" single-line fonts. "Procedural" fonts:Ī computer program or script is used to generate the required text. Scroll right down to the bottom of the page for a conclusion with my thoughts on which font is best to use. I've split the fonts into three categories - there's a brief description below each one to explain what I mean. Click on any of the sample images to view a complete display of the entire alphabet and numerals. Each link goes to a section further down the page which has more details, where to get it, and a sample image of the font. They're just links, like any other.Įnough waffle - here's a list of the actual fonts I have. There are some links to sites where you can purchase particular fonts - I have no connection with these and don't receive any payment for referral.Font samples were drawn in Rhino (to get the curves/lines) then exported to Illustrator and rendered.Individual lines have been separated out:
For example, the letters below are the P and Q from the CNC Vector font. Unfortunately, some fonts have doubled-up but different lines which makes it impossible to simply delete duplicates (even after exploding). Make sure to "explode" (a Rhino term) all lines into individual segments, since some overlapping segments are joined to each other. If the doubled-up lines are identical, then it's easy to remove them by using a command like Rhino's "Select duplicates". I use Rhinoceros for all my design work, so this page is written from that perspective, but most of the information is generally applicable.Discussion with info on the Machine Tool font and using single-line fonts in Rhino.Some are available in different formats, including single and double line. Lots of single-line fonts to purchase.Examples of using Lettering Delights' "thin fonts" with Make-the-cut software.
SINGLE LINE FONT SCRIPT SOFTWARE
Unfortunately, they seem unique to that software and nothing else will open them. Lots of "thin fonts" (to buy) for use with Make-the-cut software.More on removing double lines with Inkscape.Has various Inkscape scripts for removing double lines.
SINGLE LINE FONT SCRIPT HOW TO
closed fonts, how to remove double lines in Inkscape. There's a "pro" version which has extra editing capabilities. The fonts appear similar to Machine Tool or Hershey.
SINGLE LINE FONT SCRIPT FREE
A free font pack is available which adds extra fonts. The free version has basic tools to set size, spacing, angle, curve etc. It will generate either a DXF file or G-code toolpath for whatever text you enter.
Go and read Evilmadscientist's page on their Hershey text extension for Inkscape. Summary of single-line fonts (10/01/15) What's a single-line font?