prototype66 20 Posted January 16, 2011 Despite the horrible 3M vinyl I have I am still managing to at least practice with some of my existing files I did in AI. Also throwing around the idea of changing the company name before I get going. These are the original and one using my name. One more would be Grand Ledge Graphics which has a nice sound to it also . Any thoughts are very welcome. Remember the vinyl I have was free and bless them for doing it but this stuff cuts horrible and lifts no matter what I do so.........anyway. oh and a pic of "the machine"in my Batcave. next up a new cut strip is needed soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casperkyle 0 Posted January 16, 2011 Looks Good! What font is the Perry Signs & Graphics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted January 16, 2011 Wheres the i in "graphics" lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kraut724 1 Posted January 16, 2011 1997 called, they want their pc back! nice work though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteWalker 10 Posted January 17, 2011 Awesome work! I like the Prototype 66 better. It has more of a scifi sound and I'm a scifi junkie. +1 on what is the font for perry signs, that's an awesome font. Once you get some paid jobs, at the very least upgrade your monitor. Your eyes will thank you for it. Newegg has a bunch on sale and 24" monitors are routinely under $200. What cutter is that? If you got it used and it's giving you problems cutting, I'd replace the cutting strip and blade, and if necessary the blade holder. Keep it up, those are some great decals so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casperkyle 0 Posted January 17, 2011 I think I found the font to the "Perry Signs & Graphics" here is a link http://www.ffonts.net/Black-Chancery.font Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stetson5331 80 Posted January 17, 2011 Nice work! I have been cutting the 3M vinyl freebies with no problems..I did my back window of my truck with it and seems to be ok...Will keep you informed on how it holds up... and thanks for the font...casperkyle stetson5331 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deth502 39 Posted January 17, 2011 Wheres the i in "graphics" lol its all fun and games 'till someone loses an "i" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Wheres the i in "graphics" lol its all fun and games 'till someone loses an "i" Damn BB Gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLII-Guy 8 Posted January 17, 2011 Wheres the i in "graphics" lol its all fun and games 'till someone loses an "i" ...then it's a sport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted January 17, 2011 Wheres the i in "graphics" lol its all fun and games 'till someone loses an "i" LOL! no doubt! Yea that is the release tape not letting go and my not prepping the surface better! The font is in fact Chancery also. Yea I know the computer is a boat anchor but Sign Blazer works on it and if I save my files as AI 8 I can import them but I still need to get rid of the nag screen! once I get going and sell some product I plan to upgrade. I cant put CorelX3, Inkscape or Adobe CS4 on it so I do a lot of thumb drive flipping. The machine is a 2005 VE Ultra GRC76s and has new blades finally but I need to replace the cutting strip next. so far even with the bad strip I can cut that star circle test fairly well but its not getting the really small stuff, only 4 rows in is the best so far. That is using that 3M stuff with the x pattern on the backing paper. doesn't seem to want to hold still very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted January 17, 2011 Wheres the i in "graphics" lol its all fun and games 'till someone loses an "i" LOL! no doubt! Yea that is the release tape not letting go and my not prepping the surface better! The font is in fact Chancery also. Yea I know the computer is a boat anchor but Sign Blazer works on it and if I save my files as AI 8 I can import them but I still need to get rid of the nag screen! once I get going and sell some product I plan to upgrade. I cant put CorelX3, Inkscape or Adobe CS4 on it so I do a lot of thumb drive flipping. The machine is a 2005 VE Ultra GRC76s and has new blades finally but I need to replace the cutting strip next. so far even with the bad strip I can cut that star circle test fairly well but its not getting the really small stuff, only 4 rows in is the best so far. That is using that 3M stuff with the x pattern on the backing paper. doesn't seem to want to hold still very well. I understand you need to get going but you can buy a brand new computer for a few hundred anymore that will support all the programs you need. No worries about crashing or if the files are too big. It's not going to be that much money out of your pocket in the long run because it will make things much easier on you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted January 17, 2011 yea that is next on the list for sure. I bought this one new back in ......well I cant remember when! lol once I get a couple jobs under my belt I will update the computer and possibly a newer cutter as well. I really love this Ultra tho..it's darn near silent and not too small to be limited too much.seems to work great! cutting really small stuff seems a bit challenging but the massed up strip may have something to do with it. the blade is only out about 1/16 to 1/32 so its not out too far but the new blade is lifting the vinyl up right off the backing paper ind isn't cutting very straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deth502 39 Posted January 17, 2011 but I still need to get rid of the nag screen! go to what ever you click on to open sb, weather it be the link in your start menu, a desktop icon, or whatever. right click on it go to properties. it will say the target of the shortcut, "blah blah blah, and then end with sb.exe" add an "nt" there so it ends in "sbnt.exe" thats all you need to do to kill the nag screens. it will still ask you what mode to start in ("trial"), but thats it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted January 17, 2011 Cool thanks 502, I was doing that totally wrong.! lol Ill get that done tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkeyeent 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Nice setup... I Like the Perry Signs logo, but the top Prototype logo is killer. +1... er, +2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks dude! Yea I did that one like 5 years ago and always loved it. I probably will stick with it and just add to it with a background or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beeseen 0 Posted January 18, 2011 I really like the Perry Signs logo. They're all good to be honest. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanuva 0 Posted March 13, 2011 Have to agree, love all of them as well. How did you do the stroke and outline of the Perry one in Illy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted March 14, 2011 I used the outline feature in SM. Made a big one for my window of my car.....if it ever warms up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites