Fonts comprised of a single stroke, optimized for plotting or engraving, and available at no cost are the subject of this discussion. These fonts differ significantly from typical fonts designed for printing or display, which often have filled areas or more complex outlines. An example of such a resource would be a font that uses a single, continuous line to form each character and is offered for unrestricted use.
The appeal of these font resources lies in their efficiency and precision for tasks such as laser engraving, CNC routing, and technical drawings. Their simplified structure allows for faster processing and reduced material usage in certain applications. Historically, these kinds of fonts were vital in pen plotters where the pen traced the outline of each character, thus creating a demand for efficiently-designed single-stroke glyphs.
