speeddemon47000 0 Posted June 6, 2019 Hello, I have been involved with motorsports my whole life and have always had an itch to do my own vinyl / lettering / graphics. I thought the best way to start was with a middle of the road cutter and figure out what level of software I need. Playing with a demo version of Vinylmaster LTR, I can't seem to produce numbers that look like "racing" numbers. I'd like to get a crash course on getting started but couldn't find any "sticky" threads with info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 6, 2019 first step it to find a font YOU like - then the race car people usually add some slant to it. years ago I know a lot of people used variants of letterhead graphics convecta font but there are hundreds that you can choose from - - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speeddemon47000 0 Posted June 6, 2019 What's the best level of Vinylmaster to go with for this application? I have been playing around with LTR but cannot seem to replicate the "thickened" numbers that are pushed together like racing guys often do. I stumbled across a couple sites that after racing number templates on https://schoolofracinggraphics.com/products/vector-racing-graphics/vector-racing-number-sets/. Is it possible to replicate these styles on VM?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 6, 2019 I haven't played with the lower levels much but adjusting kerning and adding a black outline looks like the ones in your photos - this is a learning process - you have to learn whatever software you use. you might look thru some of the fonts at dafont to get an idea of what fonts you might like - many professionals use purchased fonts like convecta or similar and modify for their own style etc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted June 6, 2019 You might also try FREE Inkscape.org for designing. Then import the .eps file into your cutting software. Inkscape has many, many free tutorials. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites