Letraset Dry Transfer Font - Folio Bold Condensed.

RafalFett

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Update 10-04-2012
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It seems that this Letraset font was already known by some members to be the one used on the Pre-Pro #3 and ESB Hero helmets, but was never posted on the forums. I did a search on the forums for this font and all the results were negative.
I will resume this thread from a found font to a simple font presentation.
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I had in the past a first attempt to find the Letraset font used for the Pre-Pro #3 and ESB helmets, more specifically on the ears ==> ESB Helmet Decal Templates. Altough this find was close enough, it didn't gived me that whoa-like feeling.

But today I did an in-depth search on the net and after browsing some font types I found this font:

Compacta Font.jpg lettraset008-1.jpg

(Note that the second image is an actual Letraset sheet with Compacta Light font)

At a first look it looks like the big winner, but all the first impressions went away after I did a quick comparison with the ESB ear fonts.

Compacta on ESB.jpg

Then when I thought that I have no luck with this, I found this... I will let the images to do the talk:

Folio Font.jpg

DV on ESB.jpg EE on ESB.jpg I on ESB.jpg T on PP3.jpg

A perfect fit!

Note that the last image belongs to the Pre-Pro #3 helmet because the T is no longer visible on the ESB Hero helmet.

The height of the font is 7mm or font size 19.92 in US and UK or 18.62 in Europe (or 26.45 pixel or 0.2756 inch). It seems that in the text editors the correct font height is 28pt.

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Update 03-04-2012
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Here are some additional informations and a higher resolution image with the Folio font and the ear decals.

This is the site with the font preview and a short description ==> LinoType | Folio Bold Condensed

This image (compiled by me) is a part of a book found on Google Books which prove that this type of font was used as letraset dry transfer:

Letraset Folio Font.jpg

And here is the actual font for download in compressed ZIP format (for PC only?):

Folio Font Types.jpg

View attachment Folio Bold Condensed.zip
View attachment Folio Medium.zip

And the hi-res image:

Folio Decals.jpg

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Update 03-04-2012
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Here are some comparison images of the letters on the Pre-Pro #3 ears:

PP3 Ear 01.jpg PP3 Ear 02.jpg PP3 Ear 03.jpg

Perfect fit on this too!

And the images with the Pre-Pro #1/Pre-Pro #3 and ESB jetpack letters from post #22:

PP1 Jetpack Letters.jpg ESB Jetpack Letters.jpg

A comparison image between the Pre-Pro #1 and Promo #2 (AoSW/C-IV exibits) jetpacks:

PP1 vs Promo2 Jetpack.jpg


You can draw the dots (•) in any text editor by holding the ALT key and then typing 0149 (in Windows only?):

PP1 Dot.jpg PP3 Dot.jpg

The left double arrow («) is drawn by holding the ALT key then typing 0171:

PP1 Left Arrows.jpg

The right double arrow (») is drawn by holding the ALT key then typing 0187:

PP1 Right Arrows.jpg

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Update 07-04-2012
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I found an image (on Flickr) with a page from a 1966 Letraset Catalogue which shows all the fonts used for their products:

Letraset Catalogue 1966 Page 1.jpg

I have other images from newer catalogues, but these are from late '70 to mid '80.

Letraset Catalogue 1970-1980.jpg Letraset Catalogue 3.jpg

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Update 19-05-2012
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Just wanted to add two PNG files (A4 and LTR) set to transparency with the Folio Bold Condensed - Letraset replica for those who want to do an accurate job on their helmets and/or jetpacks:

Folio Letraset Sheet To Print A4.png Folio Letraset Sheet To Print LTR.png

Remember to use the fit to page option when printing.

Have fun with these files!
 
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Spot on raf! I was really fortunate on my lid to find rub on letters that matched spot on - they were a generic brand and not actual letraset, and didnt have a font name, but were pretty well perfect - much like the ones you have now found. Great work as always my friend!
 
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Spot on raf! I was really fortunate on my lid to find rub on letters that matched spot on - they were a generic brand and not actual letraset, and didnt have a font name, but were pretty well perfect - much like the ones you have now found. Great work as always my friend!

Thanks a lot, Jayvee!

My head hurts I need aspirin

Don't forget to drink it with alcohol.
 
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WOW Raf I would have to say you are dead on with that great work!!!
 
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And will this set match up with the Jetpack symbols?

It seems that some of the symbols are the same size (except the two big decals on the top of the tanks) used on the helmets, but tomorrow I will do a more in-depth research on this.
 
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You are human Raf aren't you ???? Never cease to amaze , Keep up the top work matey (y)
 
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It seems that some of the symbols are the same size (except the two big decals on the top of the tanks) used on the helmets, but tomorrow I will do a more in-depth research on this.

There are no "big decals" on the tank tops.
those were drawn on with a Sharpie (or similar felt tip pen)
Boba-Fett-Costume-CIV-Britt-230.jpg
 
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Nate, I thought yout meant the ESB decal "letters", the "E's and H's".

I agree, not decals on the ROTJ top tank section.

I meant all Jetpacks.
The ESb does have the E's and H's,
Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Costume - The Dented Helmet Gallery
PP1 has them
Boba-Fett-Costume-First-Prototype-14.jpg

PP3 Boba Fett Third Prototype Costume - The Dented Helmet Gallery

i looked at Sansweet's stunt pack and they look like they are not dry rubs.
Boba Fett Return of the Jedi Stunt Jetpack - The Dented Helmet Gallery
The MOM pack has different sybols as well, but they are Letraset. Boba Fett Costume - The Dented Helmet Gallery
Boba-Fett-Costume-MoM-121601A-368.jpg

The Heilman pics (also the same pack as AOSW and CIV ) pack has the same symbols, just very faint (maybe painted over? )
Boba-Fett-Return-of-the-Jedi-Jetpack-02.jpg

They seem to have disappeared entirely by CIV
Boba Fett Costume - The Dented Helmet Gallery
 
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