Choosing letters
Channel letter types explained: face-lit, halo-lit, combination and non-illuminated
How each family of channel letters handles light, where it works best, and which of our 11 production profiles matches it.
Channel letter guides for sign makers
Practical, evergreen guides on channel letter types, materials, LED lighting, mounting and ordering – written for sign makers and agencies.
Choosing letters
Letter types, materials and sizes.
Choosing letters
Stainless steel, aluminium or acrylic: choosing the right material for built-up letters
What each material brings to a channel letter – fabrication, finishes, weight and look – and how the choice maps onto our production profiles.
Choosing letters
Letter height and viewing distance: how big should sign letters be?
A practical metric chart for sizing sign letters, the legibility index behind it, and why contrast, font, lighting and speed matter as much as height.
Lighting & installation
LED modules, power supplies, IP ratings and mounting methods.
Lighting & installation
LED modules, power supplies and IP ratings in illuminated letters
What sits inside an illuminated letter, how it is powered, what IP65, IP67 and IP68 really mean, and which details to agree before production.
Lighting & installation
How to mount built-up letters: flush, stand-off, rail and panel fixing
Flush or raised, on studs, a rail or a backing panel – how built-up letters are fixed, how the choice affects the look, and what to plan before installation.
Ordering & trade
Quotes, artwork and working with a trade manufacturer.
Ordering & trade
How to request a channel letter quote: the files, sizes and specifications to send
A complete brief gets you an accurate price faster. Here is what to send – artwork, sizes and the six choices that define every letter.
Ordering & trade
Trade and white-label channel letters: working with a production partner
Many sign companies outsource channel letters to a trade-only manufacturer. Here is how it works, what to look for and how to make the partnership run smoothly.
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