On 2011-10-02 07:00:38 -0700, Keith Lemon said:

Does anyone recognize this font?:
http://zanzibarhotel.co.tz/images/logo.png

I mean only the golden letters; not including the wood bits around. Or in case the font doesn't actually exist, any tips on closely similar fonts would be much appreciated.

That particular wood is typical of antique door panels and shutters found on Zanizibar and in Dar Es Salam.
As to the font, I think you will find that is the interpretation by a local craftsman of some long forgotten font in some old signage or book.

You might have more luck finding something similar if you do some searching, otherwise if that is exactly what you are looking for to design your own.

Try browsing through these sites;
http://www.dafont.com/
http://www.girlswhowearglasses.com/
http://www.gmkfreefonts.com/
http://www.1001freefonts.com/afonts.htm
http://www.fontparadise.com/
http://www.floodfonts.com/freefont/freefont.html
http://www.simplythebest.net/fonts/

This looks close, but it is not free.
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http://web.mac.com/markalanthomas/vintagetype/Vintage_Type_- _Pabst_Oldstyle_Fonts_-_Swash_Capitals.html

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Regards,

Savageduck

Keith Lemon

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