What is the Army name tape font? And what option do I choose on The Exchange web site?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:25:40 -0400

Does anyone know or have ordered nametapes using The Exchange website? It asks for a font and Franklin Gothic Condensed which is the one by regulation is not an option there.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2015 6:32 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:32:37 -0400

I find it really odd that it even asks for the font. The only thing I can think is that this is an order form for tags to be put on bags, not for uniforms?

Checking the Navy one now to see if there is something similar.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2015 6:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:32:59 -0400

Well, in that case, better hit up the Clothing and Sales store on base.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Sep 16 at 2015 2:48 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 02:48:11 -0400

Check some other websites, there are plenty of unofficial sites that make correct nametapes. Otherwise if it lets you view the font examples go with what matches most.

I honestly didn't know there was any other font types for nametapes. I know the AF has block and rounded letters but I don't think you can order the rounded anymore. Otherwise I thought all branches had the block style letters.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2016 2:07 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 02:07:19 -0400

Should've just used a site like Mutiny or General Jacksons.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2021 1:35 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:35:30 -0500

Government block font is technically he only authorized font for the Army. Even clothing and sales confirmed it with me when I was at Fort Hood. Drives me insane too seeing two different fonts on two different nametapes on a top.