The shields on the Missouri Route Log were based on shields produced by David R. Kendrick's Shield Generator. David has replaced this program with a newer, more flexible program called Shields Up.
I created the Missouri markers based on the sign blanks produced by Shield Generator. The Missouri outlines were copied from this photograph with subsequent editing and retouching in the GIMP graphics editor.
Until December 2004, the font used for the signs was the freeware font Blue Highways by Larabie Fonts. In many cases, the numbers were kerned and adjusted by hand.
Then I discovered Michael Adams' Roadgeek Fonts, which were of much more realistic quality. I decided to re-do all the markers with Michael's fonts. I occasionally had to engage in some hand-kerning. Often, though, I was able to use the fonts without additional modifications.
Consistent with MoDOT practice beginning in 2000, the three-digit routes, including state routes, were given wide shields. Before 2000, most US and state route markers in Missouri used square sign blanks.
For more about my use of the Roadgeek Fonts, please see the Missouri Highways - Shields and Markers page.
Missouri Shield Blanks
For other shields, visit David R. Kendrick's Shields Up.
Markers below are anti-aliased.
Mark RobertsDenver, Colorado
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