smoothing out shapes (file attached)

[mwenz]

I have several illustrator files with shapes that need smoothing (one of the simpler ones attached). Right now there are jagged edges on the numbers and shapes. I have looked up threads regarding this but had no luck. The simplify option distorts too much as does the smooth tool.

Anyone have any ideas?

Simplifying paths works in some cases...



At least as a means to modify by hand.

Also, don't forget that in some/many cases, one can find free, open source clipart (for commercial use as well), like in the attached. Reasonably well drawn. Points in some cases not where I would put them, but they work. Might have been the conversion of the SVG loaded into XDP too (sometimes points will be in one place in one application, in a different place in another).

Mike