![]() K-Type also produce a version of the standard Charles Wright font too, including a historical “1935” font style. There is improved stroke separation on the M and W which are pointed at the centre, and the tail of the Q is thinner and clearer. As quoted, the differences from the standard Charles Wright font are as follows: Yes! An alternative font is called Mandatory produced by Keith Bates at K-Type. The wording “substantially similar” opens up the possibility of differing interpretations of the prescribed font, providing they are still similar to the character examples given, and within the size boundaries. The interesting part of that quote is “… must either be in the prescribed font or in a style which is substantially similar to the prescribed font…“. ![]() (2) Except in a case to which paragraph (1) applies, each of the characters of the registration mark must either be in the prescribed font or in a style which is substantially similar to the prescribed font so that the character is easily distinguishable and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of those requirements, characters must not be formed in any way described in paragraph (4) or in a manner which is similar to any of those ways. There’s a section within the legislation as follows: What often happens is the software used by number plate makers is simply pre-loaded with a font called Charles Wright, hence it becomes known as the “industry-standard” option.īut it does mean that other fonts by different names can actually be used. Here are the characters extracted directly from the legislation – referred to therein as the “prescribed font”: No particular font name is actually ever specified because this font has no official name – but what you must do is use a font that adheres to the example characters given in the legislation document. You can also refer to the DVLA’s own INF104: Vehicle registration numbers and number plates document and, likewise, find no mention of a font called Charles Wright – or any font name at all for that matter. If you refer to the official UK Government legislation document entitled The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 there is no mention at all of a font called “Charles Wright”. ![]() Ask any purveyor of number plates and they’ll probably tell you the same thing. The font used on UK number plates is often referred to as “Charles Wright”. UK number plates have used a variety of fonts since inception, but for this article I’m going to focus on the font used on legal number plates today (since 2001). Here’s a guide all about the fonts used on UK number plates, including some little known information regarding the name of the font used.
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