Pipeline is the first font that I've ever created. I wanted to explore the font creation world, and the metaphor of pipes fitted together to form letters hit me as I was sitting around trying to think about what kind of font I wanted to make.
The upper case letters are supposed to be iron pipe, fitted together with the big bulky fittings that stick out at the joints.
The lower case letters are supposed to be modeled after copper piping, commonly used for gas pipes. Copper pipe fittings are almost even with the surface of the main pipe, and are soldered together.
Supprisingly enough, the font doesn't look too bad printed out at smaller sizes, but it really looks best on screen and paper when used at 36pt or larger, especially with ATM or TrueType.
I've included both a Type 1 version and a TrueType version, so you can take your pick which one to use. I let the font creation app create the neccessary bitmap font, so it doesn't look too great. If you don't have ATM, I'd advise using the TrueType.
This font is shareware. All I'm asking for is $5. This is not public domain, and cannot be sold in any way except with permission from me. If you'd like to see a full character set, drop me a line. If I get enough people asking for it, I'll develop the whole font.
My address is:
John Anderson
59 Pearl St. #2
Somerville, MA 02145
Even if you don't keep the font, I'd like a postcard to see how far this gets.
P.S. Feel free to upload this font to other BBS's. I want to see how far this gets.
