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:



(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.



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





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:



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



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

And the hi-res image:



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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:



Perfect fit on this too!

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



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




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



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



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



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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:



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



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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:



Remember to use the fit to page option when printing.

Have fun with these files!

 

[FettFanatic]

Looks like a great find. I think it matches up perfectly.

 

[RafalFett]

Looks like a great find. I think it matches up perfectly.

Thanks!

 

[Jayvee]

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!

 

[Fettistics]

Letraset Dry Transfer Font Found!

My head hurts I need aspirin

 

[RafalFett]

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.

 

[BobaFiend]

You're a machine

 

[deadland]

WOW Raf I would have to say you are dead on with that great work!!!

 

[slave1pilot]

And will this set match up with the Jetpack symbols?

 

[Lucksy31]

Do you actually have a the *.TTF file?

 

[RafalFett]

You're a machine

Thanks a lot!

WOW Raf I would have to say you are dead on with that great work!!!

Thank you!

And will this set match up with the Jetpack symbols?

I had in my mind to do some comparison of the font with the jetpack decals, but first I need to get the exact measurements of the jetpack. I'm working on it!


The end of the first post was updated with more info.

 

[RafalFett]

Do you actually have a the *.TTF file?

Already added to the first post.

 

[RafalFett]

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.

 

[jakefox24]

You are human Raf aren't you ???? Never cease to amaze , Keep up the top work matey

 

[slave1pilot]

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)

 

[Lucksy31]

And will this set match up with the Jetpack symbols?

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.

 

[slave1pilot]

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

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

The Heilman pics (also the same pack as AOSW and CIV ) pack has the same symbols, just very faint (maybe painted over? )

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

 

[ThePhantom]

Awesome stuff Raf

 

[RafalFett]

You are human Raf aren't you ???? Never cease to amaze , Keep up the top work matey

The last time I looked in the mirror I saw a human staring at me... Thanks!

Awesome stuff Raf

Thank you!

 

[WTFett]

Wow, great detective work.