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Introduction
Fonts play a critical role in creating custom laser-cut metal signs with My Easy Monogram. Unlike printed products, metal signs are cut directly from steel, which means every letter, stroke, and detail must be designed with durability in mind. Choosing the right font isn’t just about style—it determines whether your design will cut cleanly, remain structurally sound, and stand the test of time.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about using custom fonts in the Design Studio, including:
How to select fonts that balance beauty with strength
Why bridging and stencil-style breaks are essential for certain letters
The importance of font thickness for durability
How to set up positive and negative text correctly
File formats and previewing your design before finalizing
By following these best practices, you’ll be able to confidently upload and use fonts that not only look great but also produce professional-quality, long-lasting metal signs.
Font Requirements
Choosing the right font is critical for both design beauty and structural durability.
Clarity & Legibility – Select fonts that are easy to read and align with the style of your design.
Avoid Intricacy – Thin or highly detailed fonts can break or distort during laser cutting.
Design Integrity – Ensure your font choice supports durability so that no parts fall out after cutting.
⚠️ Important: Avoid overly thin fonts — they can distort or break.
Bridging & Connectivity
Bridging prevents detached elements from falling out (e.g., the center of “O” or “e”).
Add Bridges – Ensure all inner spaces remain connected.
Use Capital Letters – CAPS can strengthen structural integrity.
💡 Tip: Double-check letters like e, o, a, g for bridging before finalizing.
Font Thickness
Best Practice: Use moderate-to-thick strokes.
Avoid: Ultra-thin fonts — they may not withstand cutting.
⚠️ Important: Thicker fonts = cleaner cuts + stronger signs.
Positive vs Negative Text
Understanding this distinction ensures proper cutouts.
Positive Text (metal remains): Shown in black.
Negative Text (cut away): Shown in white.
Overlap & Stability: Ensure text layers overlap with surrounding design for durability.
⚠️ Important: Negative text requires stencil fonts (at least 1″ tall). Without stencil breaks, letters will fall out.
File Format
Supported Format: OTF (OpenType Font).
This ensures compatibility with the MEM Design Studio.
💡 Tip: Always test the font in your design software before uploading to confirm weight and style.
Test & Preview
Before finalizing:
Use the Preview Tool in the Design Studio.
Check readability, thickness, and bridging.
Adjust spacing and letter size if needed.
⚠️ Important: Always preview — once cut, design errors cannot be refunded.
Summary
By following these guidelines, you’ll confidently upload and design with custom fonts that are:
Readable (clear & legible)
Durable (proper thickness & bridging)
Accurate (correct file format & previewed)
✨ With MEM’s Design Studio, your fonts can transform custom signs into truly unique, high-quality products.
Notes
Printed & Laser-Etched Products font guidelines will be added when available.