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French ID fonts

Diamian Lee

Hi everyone I would like to identify this 3 fonts . First one in blue reverse the header REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. 2. The blue ones i.e carte nationale d'identite 3. the black one like INES, MARSEILLER. That looked like a font I used to see called Amerie or America something.

Any ideas or similar fonts? And the picture I uploaded doesn't show here .. is it just me?

I can see the picture. I just had to click on it.
Are you trying to forge a French ID? :P

The blue type is Optima

I can’t agree about Optima. It certainly has a similar feel, but have a look at that single-storey ‘g’.

Diamian, your sample is pretty small – almost too small for a good type ID.

Ok. Do I reupload picture? But I think it works after clicking the link you will see the picture. Well I can say its a project ;)

Yes, if you have a larger sample, please upload that picture.

Every french got this ID .. can someone please help identify fonts?

Two things: 1) Since it is for an official purpose, I would expect it to be a bit like currency -- they would not use a standard font; 2) In the past, we have not agreed to help with questions that could help forge official documents, or currency.

- Mike Yanega

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