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Re: Vector-graphic Octan logos (text and yin-yang)
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Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:45:50 GMT
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In lugnet.announce, James Wilson writes:
> Not sure where to post this...
> I have recently completed vector graphic versions of the Octan logos, both
> the text and the “yin-yang.” Until they are moderated, here are some GIF
> versions of the files:
{snip]
Looks good! I'm an expierenced Illustrator user and I know how difficult it
is to draw smooth curves like that. Hats off!
If I may you give some tips on typography:
round letters (O,S,G, and the round parts of a,b,c etc) are a bit under the
x-lines of a letter. If you type a small x in a sans-serif typeface
(helvetica, Gill Sans, Arial) and would draw two horizontal lines on the top
and bottom of that x you get the x-lines of a letter. An letter "o" will be
a bit bigger than the x and overlap these lines. (This is because rounded
parts willl look smaller. Try this by drawing a 1 x 1 inch square next to a
1 inch diameter cirkel; the latter will look smaller!).
So in the Octan logo the you can use the vertical of the "n" to get the
x-lines and make the "c", the curves of the "a" and "n" and the bottom of
the "t" to overlap these lines.
I tried to find out which typeface Lego used, but couldn't find the righ
one; I think it is a mix of the Gill Sans or Antique Olive for the "Octn"
and a Futura for the "a".
If you like I can post a request on alt.bin.fonts (or you can do it
yourself) and ask if someone knows.
Happy Illustrating, Jeroen
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| (...) ZZZZZOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!!! That's the sound of most of what you wrote zipping over my head! But, if I understand you correctly, I'll go back to the original "Octan" text I have (found at the US Trademark/Patent office by searching for Lego, BTW) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.cad)
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