The style itself was born from necessity. Early lettering was cut by hand or with rudimentary presses, leading to the bold, blocky "chamfered" look we associate with high school and college athletics today. This design allowed letters to be packed closely together for efficient die-cutting while maintaining high visibility on the field.
, it is designed for maximum visibility and durability in heat-printing applications like Thermo-FILM® Core Characteristics stahls 39 varsity 2000medium font
: Inspired by typical collegiate t-shirt designs. The style itself was born from necessity
Have you used the Stahls 39 Varsity font on a recent project? Let us know in the comments how the Medium weight compared to Bold for your letterman jackets. , it is designed for maximum visibility and
: It is a primary choice for pre-spaced numbers and letters used with a heat press. Material Compatibility : Commonly cut from high-performance materials like Thermo-GRIP® for nylon or stretchy fabrics. Identification : It is frequently used for high school and college varsity letters and jacket identifiers. Comparison & Alternatives Key Distinctions STAHLS' Varsity 2000 Rounded edges on specific characters like the "1". Dalco Block
The 39 Varsity font may be hidden under a legacy name. In current Stahls’ software, try searching "Varsity 39" OR check the "Athletic > Block > Medium" filter. If you are using a very old version (pre-2015), "2000Medium" was called "Varsity B2."