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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: pds319 on April 09, 2009, 03:27:53 AM
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Hey guys. I'm back again with another homemade prop. This time it's a reconstruction of sorts. I made a puzzleboard to go along with my Wheel of Fortune (gone, but building a new one in the near-future) awhile ago. After two years, it was falling apart and needed a makeover.
Foamboard, though light and easy to manage, isn't too sturdy and doesn't stand the test of time. Plywood, on the other hand, is a little tougher, but now the board weighs in over 100 lbs. Hopefully the extra weight will payoff later.
Well, I need a little help finding the font they use on the show for the current puzzleboard. I'm almost positive it's a custom font, but I can't seem to find it anywhere (not on free sites, at least). Any suggestions? I may just make the letters in Illustrator if it can't be found.
Here are pics (http://\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/53611855@N00/sets/72157603631046463/\") and a video slideshow (http://\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJLMlRVQlms\") of the construction.
Thanks in advance for the help.
-Paul
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Have you ever considered going into business for yourself, if you haven't already done so?
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I don't know about suggestions, but that is some great work!
-Ryan
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I believe the puzzleboard font is Helvetica Condensed, or a variation of.
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[quote name=\'pds319\' post=\'212519\' date=\'Apr 9 2009, 03:27 AM\']
Well, I need a little help finding the font they use on the show for the current puzzleboard. I'm almost positive it's a custom font, but I can't seem to find it anywhere (not on free sites, at least). Any suggestions? I may just make the letters in Illustrator if it can't be found.[/quote]
You've probably already tried this, but I've found What the Font (http://\"http://new.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/\") can sometimes nail down font ID's. Granted, it probably won't be a free font, but it might set you in the right direction...
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[quote name=\'pds319\' post=\'212519\' date=\'Apr 9 2009, 03:27 AM\']
You've probably already tried this, but I've found What the Font (http://\"http://new.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/\") can sometimes nail down font ID's. Granted, it probably won't be a free font, but it might set you in the right direction...
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I love the bottom line after finding your font. "If you have technical questions about using WTF, please contact us....."
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You sir, are one talented man. GREAT job.
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Thanks guys and especially to Dan for the help. I've gone ahead and made new tiles with a variation on Helvetica Neue.
Pics: 1 (http://\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/53611855@N00/3428383680/\") 2 (http://\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/53611855@N00/3428403176/\")
-Paul