Labeling of family trees
If you would like us to draw your family tree, we can offer you different styles for both the type of tree and the font. The following applies, of course: the larger the letters, the cleaner the font and resembles a chosen typeface. In the case of headings, for example, a result that is almost identical to the print can be presented. Since all name boards are also inscribed by hand, minor deviations and wobbles are always possible.
In the plates of the family tree, we roughly differentiate between the following font categories:
Broken Fonts
If a particularly traditional, old-fashioned style is preferred, we can offer a broken typeface (such as Textura or Fraktur typeface). You could also say “old German” colloquially here. With broken fonts, the initial letters are often decorated. They are also characterized by angular endings on the letters, the so-called quadrangles.
For broken fonts, the panels must be proportionately larger than, for example, for “normal” handwriting. If in doubt, a larger format must be selected. In addition, the labeling is much more complex. Family trees and pedigrees in Fraktur or other broken writing can therefore require a higher fee.
Regular handwriting
If there are no special requests, the boards will be provided with a simple font. It’s not solid cursive. Each letter is individually recognizable for optimal legibility. We like to simulate handwriting with the Monotype Corsiva font.
The big advantage is of course the good readability even with smaller letters. It is not uncommon for the plates to be inscribed particularly finely (e.g. if a larger overall format is not desired). In contrast to the classic expression, the typeface can of course not be completely individualized here.
Block letters
The third possible typeface for the genealogical plates is a typeface without flourishes and/or connections. This is particularly recommended if a more modern tree display is desired.
Clean block letters also allow for very small typefaces. If, for example, the first and last names of the family tree plates have a broken font, it may be that a simpler font is required for smaller additional information (e.g. place names, which are much smaller).
