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Send us your finished artwork and we'll handle the rest. We accept AI (Adobe Illustrator), CDR, PDF, SVG, JPG, or PNG files — just let us know which fonts were used.

You get free: a full production review. Our team checks letter spacing, stroke weight, and material compatibility, then flags anything that could compromise the final glow — like hairline strokes that need thickening for LED housing.

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No design? No problem. Use the guide below to match your sign type with its recommended fonts, then send us your idea. Our design team will create a free digital proof before you commit to anything.

You get free: a custom font recommendation and a free design mockup.

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At a Glance

Custom Signage

High-contrast serifs (luxury) or geometric sans-serifs (tech)

Typeface Specimen: Linotype Didot Pro Roman

Custom Light Boxes

Bold, heavy display fonts

Typeface Specimen: Bebas Neue

Pylon Signs

Ultra-bold, high-contrast sans-serifs

Typeface Specimen: Univers Pro 85 Extra Black

Wayfinding Signage

Legible, medium-weight sans-serifs

Typeface Specimen: Frutiger Pro 65 Bold

Door & Office Signs

Crisp sans-serifs or modern serifs

Typeface Specimen: Optima Pro Roman

Custom Neon Signs

Scripts, handwritten, or retro display fonts

Typeface Specimen: Bickham Script 3 Pro Regular

Custom Signage

Best for: flagship retail, luxury boutiques, corporate identities

Font pairing: high-contrast serifs (heritage & premium) or geometric sans-serifs (tech & innovation)

Why It Works

Serifs signal craftsmanship and prestige, while clean sans-serifs stay sharp and scalable across large architectural spans.

Custom Light Boxes

Best for: storefronts, restaurants, street-facing façades

Font pairing: bold, "heavy" weights and sturdy display fonts

Why It Works

Bold strokes resist "light bleed" — where thin lines vanish into the glow — keeping your message sharp and punchy against a dark sky.

Pylon Signs

Best for: gas stations, fast-food restaurants, shopping plazas, highway-adjacent businesses

Font pairing: ultra-bold, high-contrast sans-serifs with simple, geometric letterforms

Why It Works

A pylon sign must be read in a split second — often from hundreds of feet away by drivers in motion. Heavy strokes with maximum contrast against the sky keep your brand legible long before the car arrives.

Wayfinding Signage

Best for: malls, airports, transit hubs, hospitals

Font pairing: legible, medium-weight modern sans-serifs (Helvetica-inspired or Open Sans)

Why It Works

Neutral, high-contrast letterforms remove visual noise, helping visitors orient themselves instantly from a distance.

Door & Office Signs

Best for: offices, clinics, hospitality interiors

Font pairing: crisp light-to-medium sans-serifs or elegant modern serifs

Why It Works

At close range, refined details shine — a sophisticated look that pairs beautifully with brushed brass or frosted glass.

Custom Neon Signs

Best for: cafés, salons, bars, accent walls

Font pairing: flowing scripts, handwritten styles, or rounded retro display fonts

Why It Works

Scripts echo the continuous flow of light tubes, creating an organic, "alive" glow that adds warmth and personality.

A Designer's Note on Thin Fonts

Physics matters as much as aesthetics. If your font uses ultra-thin "hairline" strokes, we may recommend a subtle weighting so the characters hold enough internal housing for our high-performance LED strips. The result: a flawless, hot-spot-free glow that lasts for years.

Not sure which font fits your brand? Message our design team for a free recommendation.