anyone find a usable single-path script font?

[Kwanda_Rosman]

Is there such a thing as a single-line connected-text font in SHX, SHP, or LFF format? I've dug through tons of posts on single-line fonts for CNC, but they're either just block lettering or standard SHX styles that aren't actually connected. What I need is something that runs as one continuous path left to right, no lifting the bit. Closest I've found is a TTF called I am oneline with U, but of course it only exports as outlines when you try to convert it. Even using DXF conversion, you just get double-line paths. Has anyone here found or built a true single-line script font for CNC engraving? Or is this one of those "you have to manually redraw it" situations?

 

[fr13d turkey]

@Kwanda_Rosman bro, the reason you can't find them is because they're extremely rare.
Most fonts, including most SHX files, are designed as outlines, not single paths. They are meant to be filled or have a thickness.
The single line SHX fonts you find are often just standard fonts with a very thin line, so your CAD or CAM program still exports them as two distinct lines that are close together.
You're looking for what's sometimes called a single stroke or engraving font, it's a different beast entirely

 

[viseclampcraft61]

If you're doing CNC or engraving, single-line fonts in SHX format are a good choice because they give you one continuous line. These fonts are made just for cutting, so you won't have to worry about the bit lifting up. Check out CNCZone or the LinuxCNC forums to find single-line SHX fonts that will work.

 

[hauntedvertigo]

It's important to distinguish between single line fonts like block letters where the tool still lifts and the continuous single path script you are looking for, which is a much more complex problem. You might wanna search for the 'Hershey fonts' which are an old set of vector fonts designed for plotters and include some true single line script styles. Many modern CAM packages have specific engraving functions or their own built in 'stick fonts' that can solve this without needing a special font file. Ultimately, for a truly unique or fluid script, manually drawing the path in your design software often yields the best outcome.
What CAM software are you currently using to generate your toolpaths?