If you are setting up artwork in CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Stahls’ Design Studio, you need these specs.
| Specification | Detail for "stahls 39 varsity 2000medium" | | :--- | :--- | | Font Category | Serif / Block / Athletic | | Weight classification | Medium (450gm thickness in CAD-CUT film) | | Minimum suggested height | 0.75 inches (for legibility of serifs) | | Maximum recommended height | 6 inches (to prevent buckling on sleeves) | | Kerning pairs included | Yes (AV, AT, VA, LY, To) | | File format | .TTF (TrueType) / .CUT (Stahls’ proprietary) | | Compatible materials | Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Lycra (with stretch additive) |
Note that Stahls' owns Heat Transfer Express. Many users confuse the two. The "2000 Medium" you are looking for is technically a CAD-CUT® product. If you see "Express Print 2000," that is a different (screen-printed) transfer. Stick to CAD-CUT® 2000 Series for the true vinyl font experience.
The primary reason professional decorators love the 2000 Medium is for two-color layering. If you are creating a large varsity "A" with a drop shadow or a contrasting inner color, the Heavy weight is often too thick. It causes the vinyl to overlap and create a hard edge that cracks in the wash. The Medium weight leaves just enough negative space to lay a secondary color without bleeding.
Solution: You are likely using a different rip software. The "2000Medium" relies on the cut line being a single stroke. Ensure your software is set to "Cut Outer Line" and not "Fill." If it fills the letter, it becomes a Heavy weight. stahls 39 varsity 2000medium font
The "2000" in the name refers to the era of its refinement, but the style is timeless. The serifs (the little "feet" on the letters) are angled just right to suggest motion and speed. Unlike standard block fonts which can look stiff, Varsity 2000 Medium feels dynamic. It screams "athlete" the moment you apply it.
Note: These are general estimates. Always test your specific material.
Weeding is the process of removing the excess vinyl from around your letters. The 2000 Medium is considered an intermediate-level weed due to its sharp corners (serifs).
Tools needed: A standard weeding hook (pick), tweezers, and good lighting. If you are setting up artwork in CorelDRAW,
The Process:
Heat Press Settings (for standard PU HTV):
The stahls 39 varsity 2000medium font is the workhorse of the custom sports apparel industry. It is not the flashiest font (that would be a distressed grunge font), nor is it the heaviest (choose Ultra for leather patches). However, it is the most forgiving.
Choose the 2000Medium if:
Avoid the 2000Medium if:
For the vast majority of decorators, the Stahls 39 Varsity 2000Medium represents the perfect balance between legacy aesthetics and modern performance vinyl technology. Set your heat press correctly, weed with patience, and your customers will feel like champions every time they put that jersey on.
Need this font applied to a specific garment? Check your local Stahls’ authorized dealer or log into your Stahls’ ID Direct account to order pre-cut names in Style 39, Medium weight today.