The different engraving effects that can be seen:
At the end of the day, it must be easily readable and pleasing on the eye. Bold, thick fonts will look crowded and indecipherable unless space is factored into the equation, while on the other hand large, dainty fonts will look equally out of place.
Full justification has the completed text spread out neatly across the engraving piece with no jagged edges on either the left or right margin. Full justification is used for displaying clear and concise instructions, on say technical applications, for instance. Left justification has the first letter of the text starting along the left margin the same as with the majority of books written in most languages, while right justification has the last letter of the text finishing on the right margin, thus giving a jagged edge along the left margin.
One important factor to know before any engraving job is started is that some letters will look out of place in a word and will thus need to have the spacing adjusted to give a pleasing end appearance. Kerning is the term used with the spacing of the letters, however today’s computer engravers have this kerning option built into them.
Engraved fonts can also be greatly enhanced by colour filling them. Colour filling an application can improve the readability and add eye appeal and decoration to many products. Oxidising diamond drag or burnished brass plates is a straightforward process that creates black letters on a brass background. For other metal and plastic materials, paints can be added to the engraving to enhance it and give it a finishing touch adding aesthetic appeal and value.
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