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Old 31 January 2011, 16:51   #1
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Which font for boat name?

What font would you say would be the most 'sensible' for a boat. Looking at labelling an orange safety boat so have gone with black text but not sure on the font. We don't need swirls or twirls, just a sensible looking font. Any ideas?
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What font would you say would be the most 'sensible' for a boat. Looking at labelling an orange safety boat so have gone with black text but not sure on the font. We don't need swirls or twirls, just a sensible looking font. Any ideas?
Arial Rounded MT Bold Oh and if you're feeling adventurous you can put it in italics too

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Where are you getting them made ? I have looked at some on e-bay but never been sure enough to order one !
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Where are you getting them made ? I have looked at some on e-bay but never been sure enough to order one !
http://www.funkymonkeyboatnames.com/

excellent service !
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If you have plenty of patience, a sharp knife, a keen eye, and choose a 'sympathetic' font you can cut them yourself from sheet.

Although not a sensible choice for a rescue boat I used Hawian Punk.

But it did take quite a while to cut both sides.

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Would those stick to Hypalon, need to update my gaffatape/cardboard registerplate on the SR.....?
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Would those stick to Hypalon, need to update my gaffatape/cardboard registerplate on the SR.....?
Cut one out of gaffer tape!

I like Tony's on his Ribquest:

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Cut one out of gaffer tape!

I like Tony's on his Ribquest:

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Are those cut from gaffer tape? Pretty nice job done if so.
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Are those cut from gaffer tape? Pretty nice job done if so.

Lol, no. I thought it might get muddled.

I think Tony's are done by SIT, look tidy.
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