Fonts for sundials

[John Davis]

Hi all,   Does anyone know of a good source for computer fonts (preferably Windows-compatible) of antique characters?  Old hand-engraved dials had a very particular style which it is difficult to replicate with modern fonts.  For example, the figure "8" was often flat-topped, as was the "3", and it and the "5"s and "7"s usually extended below the line.   The Roman numerals for the hour-ring were usually very tall and thin, with extreme variations between the thick and thin strokes, and very narrow gaps between letters (eg in III).  It is time-consuming generating these from scratch, or stretching existing characters.    The reason for the question is that I'm making a replica or the 17th century dial (from poor-quality photos!) and it is difficult to get the "feel" right.   Any help would be gratefully received.   John --------------------------------------------------------- Dr J R Davis Flowton, UK 52.08N, 1.043E email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]