Deluxe Character Sheet Font Question [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Fixxxer

01-18-06, 03:19 AM
Can anyone tell me what the name of the font is that was used at the top of the WotC deluxe character sheets? I'm referring to the font used for the class name...this text:

http://www.dndarchive.com/images/wiz_sor1.jpg
Board_Rider

01-18-06, 09:32 AM
This (http://www.geocities.com/rgfdfaq/tsrfonts.html#links) was the best link I could find. Although it doesn't have your font pictured it is supposedly going to be updated. There are links too which may aid your search.
ORC_Paradox

01-18-06, 09:53 AM
The closest I've found is Mael (a.k.a the Crow font)
Sulaco

01-18-06, 09:55 AM
It is the same font used for the titles of the 3e rulebooks (compare the "d" and "a" in "Wizard" to the "d" and "a" in "Handbook" for example).

http://www.hillcity-comics.com/role_play/3rd/dd175240.jpg

Sorry, I don't recognize it beyond that. As the "TSR & WotC Font Usage FAQ" suggests it is likely a classic antique typeface rather than an elctronic font.


Edit: A little digging has turned up this font, Tarantis, which seems close.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/TheSulaco/tarantis.jpg

Actually on second thought, it's not that close. Mael seems pretty good but I think it has been customized for WotC's use.
tikru

01-18-06, 11:36 AM
Mael looks very nice, but it seems it only has small case letters.
Fixxxer

01-18-06, 04:25 PM
I think I can customize Mael to get the effect that I want. Thanks for your help, guys. :)