Overgaard Posted October 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking for the classic Leica engraving as font, or an artist who can create a drawing for engraving based on it. Any ideas where to look or whom to ask? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phil U Posted October 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2012 I know not but someone from here might be able to help... WhatTheFont Forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted October 9, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 9, 2012 Any competent engraver should be able to reproduce it from a photo. What are you planning on doing if I may ask? Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 9, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) If you refer to the classic Leica engraving used for decades on top (and front too, on some old Barnacks) I doubt it is based on a complete font set. Of course it is easy to reproduce from any engraver (any jeweler can do it, for example) but to deduce from it the other characters would need really an expert with skill and a bit of "controlled" fantasy (and WE HAVE SUCH A PEOPLE IN THE FORUM... ... well known and active though a bit "old" ) Edited October 9, 2012 by luigi bertolotti Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted October 9, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) which one is classic? Leica / Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Lenses - MIR Image Library Kind regards Thomas Edited October 9, 2012 by duckrider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 9, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 9, 2012 which one is classic?Leica / Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Lenses - MIR Image Library Kind regards Thomas Imho, the ENGRAVED one, with no significant variations on thickness, which would complicate a lot the design/styling of the other characters.... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/189672-leica-engraving-font-or-artwork/?do=findComment&comment=2137310'>More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted October 9, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the input. It is the classic simple line engraving I am looking for, like this MP 2003 engraving that is the one I also got made on my Leica M9 in 2009. I got an e-mail to a wizard that might be able to help, one of those in a white kilt they are hiding in a corner ... I will let you know on the results, but please keep any ideas coming ... In any case I find the graphic design based on classic Leica styling interesting on many levels. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/189672-leica-engraving-font-or-artwork/?do=findComment&comment=2137429'>More sharing options...
pico Posted October 9, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2012 The classic Leica is not a font (typeface). A typeface is a complete character set. Never seen one like Leica's script. If you find one, I'll eat my hat. (If Apple did one thing I regret for all time it is the word 'font' when the proper term is 'typeface' and 'font' refers to a subset of the typeface.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted October 10, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 10, 2012 It looks like it is loosely based on a simple engravers script, chances are it was designed in house by an engraver, he may have drawn out the full character set or maybe just the logo, something to search out for the collectors Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alon Posted October 10, 2012 Share #10 Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks for the input. It is the classic simple line engraving I am looking for, like this MP 2003 engraving that is the one I also got made on my Leica M9 in 2009. I got an e-mail to a wizard that might be able to help, one of those in a white kilt they are hiding in a corner ... I will let you know on the results, but please keep any ideas coming ... In any case I find the graphic design based on classic Leica styling interesting on many levels. My take on it is that this Leica logo is composed of 2 parts: - The "L" which is hand drawn - The letters "eica" which might have been lifted from an existing cursive font Creating a new typeface based on "eica" is pretty straight forward, however the "L" does represent a challenge and the alphabet would need a designer specialized in typeface production. In summary, you can easily create a new typeface based on the lower case letters and for the upper case a la "L", the typeface would have to be hand drawn. My recommendation is to contact any of the Typeface companies and ask for a quote or find a friendly Design studio to do it for you. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted October 10, 2012 Share #11 Posted October 10, 2012 I wonder if you could digitise an engraved Leica with a probe from an engineering shop or laser ? It is possible someone might have already done so. If a tracing of my M9-P would help with some appropriate paper, I can see what I can do ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted October 10, 2012 Share #12 Posted October 10, 2012 ... the classic Leica engraving used for decades on top (and front too, on some old Barnacks) I only know one Leica with this clasic engraving on the front - quiz @all: Who knows to name the model? Luigi, do You have pictures or links of old Barnacks with engravinig on the front? thanks Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 10, 2012 Share #13 Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I only know one Leica with this clasic engraving on the front - quiz @all: Who knows to name the model? Luigi, do You have pictures or links of old Barnacks with engravinig on the front? thanks Thomas Sorry, duckrider, you're right (even if IT had some variants...)... I used the term "old Barnacks" in a rather generic sense... as you know, IT is not SO old... (but let someone else to identify it.... ) Edited October 10, 2012 by luigi bertolotti 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterleica Posted October 10, 2012 Share #14 Posted October 10, 2012 The best route to go is to take a picture of the actual artwork , then scan it and have a pattern made by any laser shop.Then you need an engraving machine like an old Deckel and copy the pattern onto the actual object that needs to be engraved. The trick is to have cutter angle on par with the original engraving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 10, 2012 Share #15 Posted October 10, 2012 Strictly speaking I doubt this is a font as we use the term. It looks like the standard minuscle handwriting as taught in European schools in the first half of the 20th century. You are probably best off to look in Calligraphy sites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 10, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I only know one Leica with this clasic engraving on the front - quiz @all: Who knows to name the model? Luigi, do You have pictures or links of old Barnacks with engravinig on the front? thanks Thomas This one ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 10, 2012 by jc_braconi 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/189672-leica-engraving-font-or-artwork/?do=findComment&comment=2138020'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 10, 2012 Share #17 Posted October 10, 2012 ... I forgot to specify "let someone else APART JC to identify it..." 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted October 10, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 10, 2012 ... I forgot to specify "let someone else APART JC to identify it..." OUPS ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted October 10, 2012 Share #19 Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Strictly speaking I doubt this is a font as we use the term. It looks like the standard minuscle handwriting as taught in European schools in the first half of the 20th century. You are probably best off to look in Calligraphy sites. It might be a font, at least the lower case letters. Notice how each letter just ends at the same place on the right hand side (roughly 4 o'clock). I have seen TT fonts which are meant to mimic script with this property. Unfortunately, none of those look like Leica's. Edited October 10, 2012 by pop Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 10, 2012 Share #20 Posted October 10, 2012 Strictly speaking I doubt this is a font as we use the term. It looks like the standard minuscle handwriting as taught in European schools in the first half of the 20th century. You are probably best off to look in Calligraphy sites. ....also in the first () years of 2nd half.... the "L" of my signature has always remained "clean" as in those times... (and I learned it much more years before knowing the "Leica" writing) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/189672-leica-engraving-font-or-artwork/?do=findComment&comment=2138043'>More sharing options...
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