Author's note

SketchPipes by Mike Artell of Character is a free cartoon display font built from loosely drawn plumbing tubes and fittings. Uneven outlines, rounded bends, and small connector details make the letters look like improvised pipework.

A plumbing service, hardware shop, or DIY event could use it for branding with an obvious visual link to the trade. Its comic construction also suits children's activity books and lighthearted workshop posters. The recurring elbows, joints, and valve-like pieces let the lettering become part of a tool-themed illustration rather than simple display text.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Character, 2005. All rights waived
Font family
SketchPipes
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Character: SketchPipes: 2005
Full font name
SketchPipes
Name table version
Version 1.000 2005 initial release
Postscript font name
SketchPipes
Manufacturer name
Character
Designer
Character, based on Awesome Alphabets by Mike Artell, 1999

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2005-02-14
Revision1
Glyph count54
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-bold
WidthSemi-expanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular