Schempp-Hirth Font Face

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Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
materials?

TIA

2c

[Bob Kuykendall]

On Apr 1, 1:26 pm, "
> wrote:
> Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
> Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
> materials?

You mean like at the top of this document?

http://www.schempp-hirth.com/fileadmin/Pdfs/intern_pdf/V2cxMPros04.pdf

It looks to be done by hand, not with an established typeface that
embodies every letter of the alphabet. I decomposed the .pdf file and
found that that lettering is done with individual curves, not with a
font or typeface.

If what you want to do is put the word "Discus" or "Ventus" on a
document or on graphics that you stick onto your trailer, that's
pretty easy. All you need to do is open the .pdf in Illustrator (or
similar), group the strokes that form the word, scale the group to the
desired size, and then use it as you wish.

If what you want to do is create graphic lettering of that style but
with different words and characters, you pretty much have to do that
by hand in Illustrator (or similar). I suppose that there might be an
established font for that, but I've never encountered it in any
publishing app I've yet used.

Thanks, Bob K.

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Yes Bob, thats the idea.

The earlier models had the same thing without the shadow effect.

Anyone know if there is any font out there that will approximate
this? I have a Ventus 1a that I am putting new contest letters on.
The contest letters are printed vinyl that has a "very special"
pattern I've selected. The nose of the glider and "Ventus" logo by
the cockpit are in red which doesnt match with my new print. Fixing
the nose is fairly easy as I can just get the pattern printed on a
square sheet, use cardboard to come up with the proper shapes, and go
from there. Its the logo thats the issue.

TIA

2C

On Apr 1, 5:25 pm, Bob Kuykendall > wrote:
> On Apr 1, 1:26 pm, "
>
> > wrote:
> > Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
> > Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
> > materials?
>
> You mean like at the top of this document?
>
> http://www.schempp-hirth.com/fileadmin/Pdfs/intern_pdf/V2cxMPros04.pdf
>
> It looks to be done by hand, not with an established typeface that
> embodies every letter of the alphabet. I decomposed the .pdf file and
> found that that lettering is done with individual curves, not with a
> font or typeface.
>
> If what you want to do is put the word "Discus" or "Ventus" on a
> document or on graphics that you stick onto your trailer, that's
> pretty easy. All you need to do is open the .pdf in Illustrator (or
> similar), group the strokes that form the word, scale the group to the
> desired size, and then use it as you wish.
>
> If what you want to do is create graphic lettering of that style but
> with different words and characters, you pretty much have to do that
> by hand in Illustrator (or similar). I suppose that there might be an
> established font for that, but I've never encountered it in any
> publishing app I've yet used.
>
> Thanks, Bob K.

[[email protected]]

I have received what I needed. Thank you to those who responded
privately.

2C

On Apr 1, 6:39 pm, "
> wrote:
> Yes Bob, thats the idea.
>
> The earlier models had the same thing without the shadow effect.
>
> Anyone know if there is any font out there that will approximate
> this? I have a Ventus 1a that I am putting new contest letters on.
> The contest letters are printed vinyl that has a "very special"
> pattern I've selected. The nose of the glider and "Ventus" logo by
> the cockpit are in red which doesnt match with my new print. Fixing
> the nose is fairly easy as I can just get the pattern printed on a
> square sheet, use cardboard to come up with the proper shapes, and go
> from there. Its the logo thats the issue.
>
> TIA
>
> 2C
>
> On Apr 1, 5:25 pm, Bob Kuykendall > wrote:
>
> > On Apr 1, 1:26 pm, "
>
> > > wrote:
> > > Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
> > > Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
> > > materials?
>
> > You mean like at the top of this document?
>
> >http://www.schempp-hirth.com/fileadmin/Pdfs/intern_pdf/V2cxMPros04.pdf
>
> > It looks to be done by hand, not with an established typeface that
> > embodies every letter of the alphabet. I decomposed the .pdf file and
> > found that that lettering is done with individual curves, not with a
> > font or typeface.
>
> > If what you want to do is put the word "Discus" or "Ventus" on a
> > document or on graphics that you stick onto your trailer, that's
> > pretty easy. All you need to do is open the .pdf in Illustrator (or
> > similar), group the strokes that form the word, scale the group to the
> > desired size, and then use it as you wish.
>
> > If what you want to do is create graphic lettering of that style but
> > with different words and characters, you pretty much have to do that
> > by hand in Illustrator (or similar). I suppose that there might be an
> > established font for that, but I've never encountered it in any
> > publishing app I've yet used.
>
> > Thanks, Bob K.

[ContestID67]

So enlighten us. What was the type face that is being used? Or is it
a secret?

[[email protected]]

On Apr 3, 1:02 am, ContestID67 > wrote:
> So enlighten us. What was the type face that is being used? Or is it
> a secret?

There is no font face per say.... the letters are hand drawn. I
received a vector file for a Ventus c.... will just use the "Ventus"
portion. If anyone else wants it, drop me an e-mail and I'll forward
it on.

2C

[bagmaker]

Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
materials?

An enterprising fellow might contact S-H and offer to advertise their product free if only they supplied a couple of large format stickers for the trailer.

Never hurts to ask!

bagger

[[email protected]]

On Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 10:32:54 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Apr 3, 1:02 am, ContestID67 > wrote:
> > So enlighten us. What was the type face that is being used? Or is it
> > a secret?
>
> There is no font face per say.... the letters are hand drawn. I
> received a vector file for a Ventus c.... will just use the "Ventus"
> portion. If anyone else wants it, drop me an e-mail and I'll forward
> it on.
>
> 2C

Greetings! I would love to be able to get the Discus portion in vector. I have been looking for a decent logo on the web so i can trace it, but there is nothing out there that I am able to work with for my skill level. Anyone have "Discus" in vector?

Thanks in advance!

[NG[_2_]]

On Friday, January 20, 2017 at 7:30:24 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 10:32:54 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> > On Apr 3, 1:02 am, ContestID67 > wrote:
> > > So enlighten us. What was the type face that is being used? Or is it
> > > a secret?
> >
> > There is no font face per say.... the letters are hand drawn. I
> > received a vector file for a Ventus c.... will just use the "Ventus"
> > portion. If anyone else wants it, drop me an e-mail and I'll forward
> > it on.
> >
> > 2C
>
> Greetings! I would love to be able to get the Discus portion in vector. I have been looking for a decent logo on the web so i can trace it, but there is nothing out there that I am able to work with for my skill level. Anyone have "Discus" in vector?
>
> Thanks in advance!

That depends, what's your skill level? Most of this thread is 9 years old, so not a new issue. If you are willing to work in powerpoint and write vba by trial and error to draw it so it overlays closely on the original, you can get pretty close to what your original paint job looks like, or anything else you want, then export it as vector so somebody can cut vinyl lettering or vinyl stencils for painting. Or just hire a lettering/sign shop to do it. Email if you want more details.... http://noss.ws/temp/VentusGraphics.pdf

[Charlie Papa[_2_]]

SH gave me the artwork when I repainted my 2cT, and I think I still have it. PM me and when I finish my trip the 27th I'll see if I can find it on my home computer. It made a very nice vinyl cutout graphic.

[[email protected]]

Hi Kevin,
I can't see your e-mail, so that, I can't send an e-mail to you.
I need Ventus font in vector file. Can you send it to me?
Thanks, Nicolás

[Kevin Christner]

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:44:39 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> Hi Kevin,
> I can't see your e-mail, so that, I can't send an e-mail to you.
> I need Ventus font in vector file. Can you send it to me?
> Thanks, Nicolás

Hi Nicolas,

I went through my e-mail and unfortunately gmail appears to have killed the attachment at some point. It came from Bob K. I've pinged him privately regarding your post.

2C

[Chris Wedgwood[_2_]]

On Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 10:26:33 PM UTC+2, wrote:
> Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
> Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
> materials?
>
> TIA
>
> 2c

When modelling these planes, we usually find a hires picture and trace it in Photoshop.

If anyone has a font for this it would be better and save time. Please let me have a copy :)

www.condorsoaring.com

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Hello! could you send me the drawings. I also need a "ventus" font stile. Thank you!!!

[[email protected]]

jajaja estaba buscando lo mismo nico y encontre este comentario tuyo en internet.....como va eso?? lo conseguiste??? me lo pasas? gracias!!! abrazo grande!

[Me]

On Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 2:25:56 PM UTC-7, Bob Kuykendall wrote:
> On Apr 1, 1:26 pm, "
> > wrote:
> > Could someone provide me with the name of the font face used by
> > Schempp on model names below the canopy and in their marketing
> > materials?
> You mean like at the top of this document?
> http://www.schempp-hirth.com/fileadmin/Pdfs/intern_pdf/V2cxMPros04.pdf
> It looks to be done by hand, not with an established typeface that
> embodies every letter of the alphabet. I decomposed the .pdf file and
> found that that lettering is done with individual curves, not with a
> font or typeface.
> If what you want to do is put the word "Discus" or "Ventus" on a
> document or on graphics that you stick onto your trailer, that's
> pretty easy. All you need to do is open the .pdf in Illustrator (or
> similar), group the strokes that form the word, scale the group to the
> desired size, and then use it as you wish.
> If what you want to do is create graphic lettering of that style but
> with different words and characters, you pretty much have to do that
> by hand in Illustrator (or similar). I suppose that there might be an
> established font for that, but I've never encountered it in any
> publishing app I've yet used.
> Thanks, Bob K.
Ok, anyone have this in a format (vector?) I can take to my graphics shop and get a stencil made? I'm refinishing my fuselage and would really like to get the old "Ventus" back on there as original. I really like the lettering.

[Christopher Gough]

> Ok, anyone have this in a format (vector?) I can take to my graphics shop and get a stencil made? I'm refinishing my fuselage and would really like to get the old "Ventus" back on there as original. I really like the lettering.

Here it is in SVG format https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7C9X5HiivvLU1paY1NhWGFfNVk/view?usp=sharing

[Me]

On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 10:22:13 AM UTC-8, wrote:
> > Ok, anyone have this in a format (vector?) I can take to my graphics shop and get a stencil made? I'm refinishing my fuselage and would really like to get the old "Ventus" back on there as original. I really like the lettering.
> Here it is in SVG format https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7C9X5HiivvLU1paY1NhWGFfNVk/view?usp=sharing
Hey thanks so much!

[John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net]

As a bit of an aside about making vinyl graphics for gliders. When I purchased a "new" glider a few years back I needed to change contest IDs. The cost from a local print shop was going to be expensive and I knew my own predilections would mean I would not quite like the first pass of the work (wrong color, wrong font, application screw ups, etc, etc, etc) and this extra work could add up in a hurry.

So I purchased a used hobbyist's vinyl cutter (Silhouette Cameo) on eBay for $100. Best decision I could have made. Easy to use. Good software. Short learning curve. Capacity 12 inches by 15 FEET! I haven't tried the Cricut brand but it seems just about the same. High quality supplies are cheap and quickly shipped in a multiplicity of colors from Amazon - been on my trailer for years now without any issues.

What I found is that I could easily remake and redesign graphics quickly. Fonts galore. You can curve text around a shape. You can create your own designs with the software's CAD like program (I made a glider head on profile for the back window of my airport vehicle). The ability to import graphics from a different CAD program or grabbed off the web (B/W is easiest) then stretch and contort, enlarge and shrink, to you heart's desire. I have taken pictures of worn out graphics on the sides of trailers and remade those. I was able to recreate the U shaped attachments for aileron and rudder horn covers.

12" may not seem very big but it is and works for nearly everything you might need. For the larger IDs on the bottom of your wing just print the text sideways and use the 15 foot capability. Beyond that I found myself making graphics for our club's ships - N numbers and such. The "new" towplane needed lots of "No Step" and "No Push" labeling.

What you cannot do is make multi-color graphics like what you might see wrapped on cars and trucks. The most you can do is overlay one color onto another to highlight the top layer.

My $0.02.

Enjoy, John OHM