Hello.

I'm looking for a font like the one used on a Swiss watch (Rolex?).

I want to use it for the same "SWISS MADE" line, especially the W with the low second strike (term?) and the square M and A are what I like in this font.

 

While writing this I've found another picture, so yes, it's from a Rolex watch.

 

I understand that this is not a font from a digital era but the print was made especially for this application.

Is there still a font in this style with this slightly Russian looking A?

The one on the white watch face is looking better to me, especially the simpler S.

Thanks in advance,

Endre

 

 

5 hours ago, Adahn said:

the W with the low second strike (term?)

Apex.

5 hours ago, Adahn said:

Is there still a font in this style with this slightly Russian looking A?

It turns out there seems to be very few serif fonts with a trapezoidal |A|, except for those medieval-looking or victorian decorative.

But there are a few sans serifs with such features.

The first that comes to mind is Decimal, in fact inspired by watch faces. A more limited alternative could be Abalda.

24 minutes ago, Riccardo Sartori said:

Apex.

It turns out there seems to be very few serif fonts with a trapezoidal |A|, except for those medieval-looking or victorian decorative.

But there are a few sans serifs with such features.

The first that comes to mind is Decimal, in fact inspired by watch faces. A more limited alternative could be Abalda.

Thank you, both for the explanation and for the tips.

Right now I'm playing with MS Paint to make it the way I imagined it but I guess with fonts it would be easier 😉

I want to get a leather stamp made from cnc machined brass to get a logo for custom shoes and/or other leatherworks.

As I live in Switzerland I want to have 'SWISS hand MADE' - the 'hand' in cursive handwriting.

If anyone is interested and wants to share their opinion then I could download my sketch.

Cheers

Endre

37 minutes ago, Adahn said:

If anyone is interested and wants to share their opinion

If you want, you can start a new topic on the “Show” forum:

https://typography.guru/forums/forum/15-show/

Thank you 🙂

For cross-reference:

 

2 hours ago, Riccardo Sartori said:

For cross-reference:

 

You're the pro 🙂