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Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit

Front Lit Channel Letters

Front lit channel letters, also called face lit letters, shine LED light through a colored acrylic face so your business name reads bright and clear day and night. Each letter is built with an acrylic face, trimcap, and .040 aluminum returns.

  • Acrylic faces with trimcaps
  • .040 aluminum returns
  • Front Lit only
  • Made in USA
Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Channel letter sign detail: Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Channel letter sign detail: Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Channel letter sign detail: Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Channel letter sign detail: Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
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Face is the front of a channel letter sign.

Channel letter face
Option two
  • White - Acrylic
  • Lexan White - Acrylic
  • Red - Acrylic
  • Yellow - Acrylic
  • Green - Acrylic
  • Blue Lighter - Acrylic
  • Yellow - 3M vinyl.
  • Marigold - 3M vinyl.
  • Poppy Orange - 3M vinyl.
  • Tangerine - 3M vinyl.
  • Orange - 3M vinyl
  • Poppy Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Scarlet - 3M vinyl.
  • Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Dark Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Cardinal Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Regal Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Burgundy - 3M vinyl.
  • Rose Mauve - 3M vinyl.
  • Fuchsia - 3M vinyl.
  • Raspberry - 3M vinyl.
  • Electric Pink - 3M vinyl.
  • Vivid Rose - 3M vinyl.
  • Pink - 3M vinyl.
  • Plum Purple - 3M vinyl.
  • Bright Violet - 3M vinyl.
  • Royal Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Electric Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Patriot Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Sultan Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Azure - 3M vinyl.
  • Light European Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Intense Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Sapphire - 3M vinyl.
  • Teal Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Bright Jade Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Kentucky Blue Grass - 3M vinyl.
  • Light Kelly Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Vivid Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Brilliant Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Light Lemon Yellow - 3M vinyl.
  • Bronze - 3M vinyl.
  • Silver - 3M vinyl.
  • Gold Nugget - 3M vinyl.
  • Gold Metallic - 3M vinyl.
  • White - 3M vinyl.
  • Shadow Gray - 3M vinyl.
  • Silver Gray - 3M vinyl.
  • Black - 3M vinyl.
  • Blockout White - 3M Blockout
  • Blockout Black - 3M Blockout
  • Dual Color White - 3M Dual Color
  • Dual Color Black - 3M Dual Color
  • Any Color (digital translucent print for faces )
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Trimcap is a plastic molding that surrounds the acrylic channel letter face.

Channel letter trimcap
Option two
  • Black
  • White
  • True Red
  • Green (Solid)
  • Intense Blue
  • Blue Solid
  • Bronze
  • Gold
  • Chrome
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Return is the side of a channel letter. Return size is available in 3" or 5".

Channel letter return
Option two
  • Gloss Black
  • Ultra White
  • Hunter Red
  • Heron Blue
  • Dark Bronze
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Front Lit Channel Letters: Style Guide

Front lit letters are lit from inside and shine through a colored acrylic face, so the whole face of each letter glows. It is the brightest, most readable style at night and the classic look for storefront signs.

How they’re built

  • Colored acrylic face held by a trimcap
  • .040 aluminum returns
  • LED modules and a power supply inside each letter
  • Optional raceway for mounting and wiring

Best for

Retail stores, restaurants, convenience stores and any business that needs to be read from the road or across a parking lot after dark.

Sizes and ordering

Available with letters from 8 to 45 inches tall. Prices start at $133.20 for one 8 inch letter, including the 10% online discount, before options such as a power supply or raceway. Compare every style and height in our channel letter cost guide. Price is per letter by height: choose your height, enter your wording and colors above, and your total updates before you add it to the cart. Every sign is tested before it ships, with an installation pattern and wiring diagram for your installer.

Compare other channel letter styles

See all styles side by side on the channel letters page, or compare every sign type in our storefront signs guide.

Product Description

Channel Letters are 3 Dimensional Sign Elements. They are typically displayed on the facade of a building or monument sign. Channel letters are lit with LED modules which have effective light output and require very little electricity. Displaying channel letters is an intelligent way to showcase your brand in front of your customers.  
  • Ready-to-install: Wiring diagrams and installation pattern are included (Installation accessories excluded)
  • Certified: UL Listed with Sign Section Labels for Outdoor Installation
  • Made in USA
  • LED illuminated

Buying Options

Front lit LED channel letter glowing on a brick wall

Front Lit

Material Options

Front Lit Channel Letters, image 1

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Trim Caps are plastic molding that surrounds the acrylic face of your channel letter.
Specification
3/4" or 1" Jewelite Trim Caps
Diagram showing the trimcap around the face of a channel letter
Channel letter trimcap color chart

Returns are the sides bordering the channel letter.
Specification
3" or 5" .040" Alumet, Metals USA High Reflective Aluminum Returns
Diagram showing the aluminum return on the side of a channel letter
Channel letter aluminum return color chart

Acrylic Faces is a slightly transparent plastic on the front face of your channel letter.
Specification
3/16" Acrylite, Chemcast Acrylic, Palsun Lexan Faces
Diagram showing the acrylic face of a channel letter

If the color desired is unavailable from out acrylic faces, translucent colored vinyl films can be applied to the face of channel letters.
Specification
3M 3630 Translucent 3635 Day/Night Dual-Color 3635 Blockout Colored Vinyl (Vinyl Colors) 3M IJ8150 Clear Vinyl w/ 8520 Matte Lamination for Digital Print
Channel letter translucent vinyl face color chart

Our standard Front lit channel letters include:
– 3/4" or 1" Trim Cap – 3" or 5" .040" Alumet, Metals USA High Reflective Aluminum Return and Backing – 3/16 Acrylic Face – LED Lights – 3' Power cord for ground and power. – Installation Guide and Mounting Pattern

Our standard Front/Back lit channel letters include:
– 3/4" or 1" Trim Cap – 3" or 5" .040" Alumet, Metals USA High Reflective Aluminum Return – 1/8" Palsun Clear Lexan Backs – 3/16 Acrylic Face – LED Lights – 3' Power cord for ground and power. – Installation Guide and Mounting Pattern

Specification
Mynice High Efficiency, 160° Beam, IP67, 9000K-10500K, 0.7W & 1.2W LED Module (5 Year Warranty)

Specification
Fang Hua HMA-60NU-RX 12V/ 5A 60W, Class 2, Constant Voltage, Constant Current, IP67, Power Supplies (5 Year Warranty) *For dry location only. Non-brand Transformer Boxes (3.5”x5.8”x13.5” for 1 transformer and 3.5”x10”x13.5“ for 2 transformers)

Specification
Size: 5.5" height and 3.5" depth Customizable length from 10" to 46" For wider applications, multiple segments are used to achieve the desired length Accessories:
  • Raceway base (each segment)
  • Raceway cover (each segment)
  • End caps x2 (each raceway)
  • Connect plates x2 (each segment)
  • Mounting brackets x4 (each segment)
  • Self-tapping screws x20 (each segment)
Installation Guide:
Channel letter raceway installation parts laid out
List out parts
Channel letter raceway assembly with end caps
Assemble Raceway
Mounting hangers installed on a channel letter raceway
Put Hanger on
StorefrontSignOnline.com (SSO for short) warrants that Front Lit Letters, Front & Back Lit Letters, Front Lit Logo Shapes Sign, and Front & Back Lit Logo Shapes Sign will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment. Should there be a malfunction covered under this warranty, the buyer must notify SSO prior to taking any action. To proceed with any work or repairs on signs under warranty without notifying SSO automatically voids any warranty.
If the product proves defective during the warranty period, SSO, at its option, will: (1) Repair the product, at no charge for parts or telephone/email support (2) Replace the product with an equivalent product which may be new or refurbished
SSO tests and inspects all signs for proper operation prior to shipment. In addition, all signs are shipped in packaging that meets or exceeds industry standards for common carrier shipment. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the party receiving the shipment to inspect the packaging for any damage prior to accepting shipment. If packaging is damaged – inspect all contents for damages before signing. In the event that shipping damage is determined, it is the responsibility of the customer receiving the shipment to file a claim with the carrier and notify by email TR@StorefrontSignOnline.com or call 866-436-2066 Any damages incurred between shipment from our plant and final destination will not be the responsibility of SSO, but will fall on the carrier.
This warranty does not apply to damages resulting from acts of God, accidental negligence, vandalism or misuse. These warranties shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use, installation or care. SSO shall not be obligated under this warranty.
The above warranties are given by SSO with respect to this product and its related items in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. It is the responsibility of SSO to repair defective products and related items as the sole remedy provided to the customer for honor of this warranty.

A: For standard channel letters and shapes between 16" to 24", orders will be completed within 2-4 business days. If vinyl is needed or your letters oversize this may extend your turnaround time.

A: Yes. The price sheet reflects automated quote calculated by the system. Please Note: Area(s) of your Text or Logos that are too small to be fabricated properly with Aluminum Returns may need to be altered before beginning production. This may incur additional charges and cause a delay on your completion time.

A: Shaped channel letter or light box: 58.5"x 136" Square or rectangle light box: 48" x 72", 36" x 96", 12" x 136", 24" x 136", 30" x 136" Rounded light box: 48" x 48" Oval light box: 48" x 72", 36" x 96", 12" x 136", 24" x 136", 30" x 136". Smallest stroke should be no less than 2". Please Note: Area(s) of your Text or Logos that are too small to be fabricated properly with Aluminum Returns may need to be altered before beginning production. This may incur additional charges and cause a delay on your completion time.

A: All files submitted must be Vector and scaled to your specifications. The shape of the channel letter should also be simplified before uploading. Avoid uploading complex lettering or shapes. Convert all colors to CMYK for better color output. Please Note: SSO does not guarantee color matching.

A: Yes. This information is included with your installation guide along with your Channel letter order.

A: Yes. Optional 3-Wire, 16G, 8-Foot, 3 Outlets, 120V Flat Plug Extension Cord can be ordered.

A: Please see details at Upload Image Steps .

Customer feedback

Reviews for Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit

5.0(6 reviews)
★★★★★

Replaced our old cabinet sign

Swapped out an old box sign for front-lit channel letters on a raceway. What a difference. The storefront looks modern and professional now. Should have done this years ago.

Nancy Wilson Wilson Hardware · Springfield, IL
★★★★★

Fast proof, fast shipping

Had a proof in my inbox the next day and the sign shipped faster than I expected. Letters are bright and the white LEDs look crisp. Great experience for a first-time sign buyer.

Ashley Turner Turner Pet Grooming · Tulsa, OK
★★★★★

Ordered for all three locations

After the first sign came out so well we ordered the same letters for our other two stores. Consistent color and quality across all three. Makes our brand look unified.

Steven Park Park's Dry Cleaning · Irvine, CA
★★★★★

Even lighting and strong build quality

The letters are well built and light up evenly. The color looks great on our storefront, especially at night. Very happy with the finished sign and overall quality.

Laura Simmons Simmons Insurance Agency · Birmingham, AL
★★★★★

Passed city permit on first try

They provided the UL-listed documentation and drawings our city needed for the permit. That alone saved us weeks. The sign itself looks great and has run nonstop for months with no issues.

Carlos Ramirez Ramirez Tire & Wheel · Albuquerque, NM
★★★★★

Bright, even lighting and easy install

We ordered 24-inch front-lit letters for our new location and they arrived well packed with the mounting template included. Our electrician had them up in an afternoon. No hot spots at night, just clean even light. Getting a lot of compliments from customers.

Marcus Delgado Delgado Family Dental · San Antonio, TX

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