Fonts for Signs

Size Matters

1 inch is the minimum height to be able to see and read any lettering on a wood sign at 10 feet away. Thinner letters can be smaller, but as you add thickness (bold vs. regular) to the letters, height should increase as well. View a legibility chart

We Don’t Charge by the Letter

Say as much as you want, but succinct is best. An overcrowded sign just looks bad. We'll make it, but you won't love it. Choose your words carefully. Naturally, the more words, the bigger the sign.

Name Your Font

Providing the name of the font you want is very helpful. The fonts samples here work well for signs, but we can source all types of fonts.

If you’re looking for something else, use our contact form to describe it and send us a picture of something you like. Use descriptive terms such as: rustic, child's handwriting, script, comical, western, etc. We are happy to choose a font and a font size for you. We've been doing this for years, and with your direction, we can help you make the right choice.

You may also find fonts at Dafont.com. There, you can type in your sample text to see how it might look.

Simple Lettering Shows Up Better

Too fancy and your sign will be hard to read. Should you choose a more decorative font, we recommend using it at a larger size, which in turn will often require a larger sign.

Font Adjustments

We can made fonts smaller, taller, thicker, or thinner. We can also set the font at a curve or angle, or invert, shadow, underline, etc.

Font Color

The font color you choose makes a big difference. Dark woods need need lighter lettering; light woods do better with dark lettering. Contrast makes the sign more visible and readable.

Outdoor Signs

If your sign needs to visible in an outdoor or night time setting, we strongly encourage adding a reflective coating that can be added to the lettering. The coating is identical to what cities use to make the words and lines painted on streets visible to drivers, giving the markings a reflective sparkle. It only works on white paint, and there is a small additional charge.