Do anyone know by any chance which font was used for the word 'TELEPHONE' on the old english red phone boxes?
Here a link to a photo of one of these phone boxes.
http://www.getty-images.com/source/classes/FrameSet.aspx?&UQR=gaeaup&pk=4&source=front&lightboxView=1&txtSearch=english%20phone&chkLicensed=on&chkRoyaltyFree=on&selImageType=7
Thanks in advance 
It would be great if you could just post a nice clear image for us - a jpeg.
Shango is close.
Oh yes indeed, thanks very much
Is there a way to find this font for free?
well, yes, not a good one, obviously...
thanks anyway
Stellar Classic is closer than optima but also without the serifs.
Beaufort has affinities too but lacks the thick/thin distinction.
I don't usually toot my own horn here, but my Goldenbook might work.
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