cls Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Can't we get with a dealer with something like this that can be sent to a manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 That would be too easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hey CLS, Send it to Davidsen! -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hey CLS, Send it to Davidsen! -MM I'll get in touch with him, if he can print, I can supply the font in any format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I think that is what is needed. If you have this as a font (which must be non-standard due to the A's) and can give that to the manufacturers - then they could fix the dials. I bet they are using something like Arial or Hevetica or something similar. What font is it? It is one you can purchase or did you modify one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I think that is what is needed. If you have this as a font (which must be non-standard due to the A's) and can give that to the manufacturers - then they could fix the dials. I bet they are using something like Arial or Hevetica or something similar. What font is it? It is one you can purchase or did you modify one? It is simply Helvetica. Each line has different kerning and height and width, here is the exact logo which was laid over a scan of a 111 face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I've never understood how they can make complex CAD files to CNC a 1:1 case, yet can't get simple things correct like the font - all they've got to do is play with existing fonts, or spend 5 minutes tracing a high-def picture. The 201A is in huge demand, and they still can't rep it accurately - yet the original blueprints exist on the net. Surely this makes their work easier?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I've never understood how they can make complex CAD files to CNC a 1:1 case, yet can't get simple things correct like the font I fully agree. Please note my thread HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 It is simply Helvetica. Each line has different kerning and height and width, here is the exact logo which was laid over a scan of a 111 face. Helvetica? Unbelieveable. Ok - the request goes out - please someone fix the font on the following dials: PAM 063 PAM 253 Pretty please? You will have many engrained and new buyers who will come out of the woodwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Helvetica? Unbelieveable. Ok - the request goes out - please someone fix the font on the following dials: PAM 063 PAM 253 Pretty please? You will have many engrained and new buyers who will come out of the woodwork It's an easy fix but a difficult print. Put me in touch with someone who can print dials and I will supply the artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck88 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 The font on my 177H from EL is perfect So some factories are getting it right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Yeah - some are starting to get close. The closest dial I have seen lately is actually the PAM 88 and 89. The "A" is pretty close. It has problems with the GMT hand and the L SWISS MADE L - but otherwise - it is pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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