Five characters, converted to paths, ungrouped.

The goal is to construct hairline “centerlines” along the strokes of the characters.

Simplest is an O, being just two closed Next simplest is a single stroke letter A curly single-stroke without blunt A character with crossing strokes. A character with counter may require
concentric shapes. with no counters. closing end segments. a combination of the preceeding
techniques.

Object>Compound Path>Release. Object>Compound Path>Release.
Object>Blend>Blend Options: DirectSelect Tool: Click in the middle
of a segment (not on a point) which
Specific steps. 1. closes one end. Press Delete to remove
the segment.
Use the Scissor Tool to cut the path at Smart Guides on. The divide routine for one part…
the tip of each end.
Line Tool: Draw lines as shown in red,
snapping to points.

Object>Blend>Make. Repeat this to remove the other Release the compound and Select the character and The scisor cuts for other
closing segment. the lines. parts…
blend as before.
Pathfinder Palette: Click
the Divide icon.

…deleting segments
and minor manual
Delete the end Bring the halfs of Select endpoints to Blend. cleanup for other parts.
Object>Blend>Make. …use the Scissor …and then the segments. Blend the crossing Join the two halves
Tool to cut the other. as before. segment to the of each side.
Usually, it will give the two paths at the front. Select &
desired results. If problem spot. delete all four end
not… Blend one half… segments.
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