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Help with font

Lee Wilson

Apologies if this is the wrong thread, I am happy for it to moved if it is in the wrong area.

Basically, I am embarking on a logo design for a client, at this stage I am just sketching some ideas.

Currently I have this:

http://lw-d.co.uk/concept.gif

Just a rough sketch, the clients names consists of the letters c and f, I wanted to try and tie in the two letters as a symbol, with the logo-type to the right (signified by the three lines.

Now, I know this is a very rough sketch, but I was wondering if anyone can recommended any fonts that would get me started with the logotype, I am considering illustrating the c and f, but think that an existing font would be easier, and, with complexitites of typography.... better formed.

So, to conclude this lenghty post, can anyone recommend any fonts that would set up a nice c and f logotype, the added benefit of using an exsiting font is that I can compliment the font with the full company name on the right.

Appreciate any help.

Thanks

jonathanhughes

Your link gives a 404 error

Lee Wilson

apologies, try now.

seml

ok, may be just a base, but try Kievit Italic. A smooth sans serif logo, if you wish to scape from the traditional serifed italics (like a sabon next italic or bodoni italic, for instance), or the tendency for a script face, like Zapfino. Hope it helps. Good luck!

Naoise Ó Conchubhair

I think you should try draw this form by hand and make it truly your own. There's great potential in your initial sketch. However there's no harm looking some other typefaces. I'm a big fan of the work of Argentine typographer Alejandro Paul of Sudtipos. He does some excellent calligraphic faces from which you could probably take some inspiration. Have a look at Affair or maybe something a bit more tame like Chocolate. Go n-éirí leat.

Lee Wilson

Thanks for the help, as usual, typophile for me is the best place for help, I will try the recommendations, espeically illustrating my own idea, thanks again.

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