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Does anybody know what this font is called. Looking to get some custom decals made.

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99.9% certain it's out of Ford's in-house art department - not a 'published' commercial font.

Probably developed as a 'logo', not even a complete numeral / alphabet set.
 

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Does anybody know what this font is called. Looking to get some custom decals made.

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Not a commercially available typeface. Although, not a difficult to reproduce piece of art. If you do custom, go custom.
 
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Maybe there’s somebody on here handy with graphic arts? And can print vinyl? Possible group buy?

Here’s my idea;
I wanted to make a decal with matching font/colors (red w/black outline or vice-a-versa) to place under my powerboost door emblem;
“7.2 KILOWATT”
 

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Maybe there’s somebody on here handy with graphic arts? And can print vinyl? Possible group buy?

Here’s my idea;
I wanted to make a decal with matching font/colors (red w/black outline or vice-a-versa) to place under my powerboost door emblem;
“7.2 KILOWATT”
As someone in that field, you’re on a slippery slope with that request. There is something called trademark and trade dress protections. If you came to me in my “hypothetical” position, I would say no.
 

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As someone in that field, you’re on a slippery slope with that request. There is something called trademark and trade dress protections. If you came to me in my “hypothetical” position, I would say no.
Because it would be replicating the shape of the letters? I did buy some generic tailgate letters and it stated “officially licensed by ford” even though it was clearly not made by ford. So would something like this be licensed by ford?

https://www.aftershockdecals.com/pr...n-me-gadsden-rattlesnake-truck-decal-set.html
 

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Because it would be replicating the shape of the letters? I did buy some generic tailgate letters and it stated “officially licensed by ford” even though it was clearly not made by ford. So would something like this be licensed by ford?

https://www.aftershockdecals.com/pr...n-me-gadsden-rattlesnake-truck-decal-set.html
Ford created the art. More than likely they also registered it as a trademark. I, in my official capacity, can not replicate it without permission. That’s not to say that people don’t, that’s to say that I will not allow it in my business even though we easily can. Will Ford come after you? Probably not. Can they go after whomever you purchase from? More than likely yes. In my position in a small business, I would turn you away. Not because I dislike your idea, more so because I don’t have a phalanx of trademark lawyers.
EDIT: I don’t believe that the vendor you linked to is an officially licensed vendor. I could be wrong, but based on the usage and context of the item, my experience says no.
 
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Ford created the art. More than likely they also registered it as a trademark. I, in my official capacity, can not replicate it without permission. That’s not to say that people don’t, that’s to say that I will not allow it in my business even though we easily can. Will Ford come after you? Probably not. Can they go after whomever you purchase from? More than likely yes. In my position in a small business, I would turn you away. Not because I dislike your idea, more so because I don’t have a phalanx of trademark lawyers.
I can appreciate your position. Just curious is all.
 

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I can appreciate your position. Just curious is all.
Thanks! Not too many people see things from my position. I would love to be able to do what people want, however, well established laws regarding patents and trademarks tell me not to. My ethics and respect for the original creator keep me from giving you what you would like.
 
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Thanks! Not too many people see things from my position. I would love to be able to do what people want, however, well established laws regarding patents and trademarks tell me not to. My ethics and respect for the original creator keep me from giving you what you would like.
Lol. I heard a “Nirvana” song written by AI. It was actually pretty good. I’m sure the AI didn’t care about Kurt Cobains likeness. That said, the only reason I don’t think AI will eventually kill us all is lawyers will make it impossible.
 

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Lol. I heard a “Nirvana” song written by AI. It was actually pretty good. I’m sure the AI didn’t care about Kurt Cobains likeness. That said, the only reason I don’t think AI will eventually kill us all is lawyers will make it impossible.
I’m sure it was good. But AI lacks (by programming or otherwise) the human element. I choose in my “human element” to respect the original creator. Out of respect more than out of fear of litigation. Someone took the time to create the art (be it a photographer, graphic designer, musician or otherwise) and they deserve to have their art respected. That’s my point of view.
 

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People do stuff like that all the time on Etsy and eBay. Check those places. I remember the old "No Bailout Edition" stickers that were everywhere online decade ago color and style matched to go under the giant 4x4 decals.
 
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I ended up ordering these off Amazon. Will update with a pic once they’re on.
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People do stuff like that all the time on Etsy and eBay. Check those places. I remember the old "No Bailout Edition" stickers that were everywhere online decade ago color and style matched to go under the giant 4x4 decals.
Yah if I had a nickel for every logo or custom sticker that went against trademark I'd buy Ford and give you all a free truck.
Grafx is right about people selling that might get attention but they are literally all over the internet. From "PowerBeast" to "POWERBOO⚡T" and a million other customaizations.
So to the Joe Dirt truck dude, one off, no one will notice anything...

Etsy will probably be your best bet.

Side note, did you look at the PB font since it will be under that?
Looking forward to the end result.
 
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Yah if I had a nickel for every logo or custom sticker that went against trademark I'd buy Ford and give you all a free truck.
Grafx is right about people selling that might get attention but they are literally all over the internet. From "PowerBeast" to "POWERBOO⚡T" and a million other customaizations.
So to the Joe Dirt truck dude, one off, no one will notice anything...

Etsy will probably be your best bet.

Side note, did you look at the PB font since it will be under that?
Looking forward to the end result.
Overall, Ford has bigger fish to fry and doesn't seem to care about stickers. It's nice in a world where stupidity comes into play with some trademark/copyright laws online.
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