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Font type
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:14 pm
by Carty
Hi All
Does anyone know the font type for the air heater panel?
Thanks
Re: Font type
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:55 pm
by SteveClem
Did they have font types in those days?

Re: Font type
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:14 pm
by les
They look like block capitals.
Re: Font type
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:49 am
by geoberni
SteveClem wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:55 pm
Did they have font types in those days?
If we're getting technical, is it the Font or the Typeface that the OP is looking for
A font is just a subset of typeface.
A font is the designation used for specific members of a typeface family.
A font is supposed to be of a specific size while a typeface doesn’t have to be.
So Arial is a Typeface.
While Arial Bold, Italic, 12 point would be a Font.
I very much doubt that anyone knows what was originally used.
Not having a 'control panel' I've no idea, but are the letters not cut into the panel?
I suppose it might be possible to photo a panel and there might be some 'Font Identification' app that could be used....?
Re: Font type
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:45 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
It appears to be a variation on Gill Sans, a remarkably clear type introduced in the early 20th Century and quickly adopted by industry.