coondogracing 1 Posted June 18, 2013 My truck needed a sign and this is what I came up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 18, 2013 Very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted June 18, 2013 you are gonna have a problem getting business with your phone number like that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 39 Posted June 18, 2013 While it looks great, the font selection makes it hard to read at a quick glance. also the name gets lost in the checker board back ground. customers need to read you logo quickly, and get all the info like name and phone number, without having to study it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 18, 2013 I like the tail gait a lot but I like RickS said, the name is hard to read. I would use a font that is a little more readable or straighten it out a bit and make it bigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 18, 2013 While it looks great, the font selection makes it hard to read at a quick glance. also the name gets lost in the checker board back ground. customers need to read you logo quickly, and get all the info like name and phone number, without having to study it. Any type script is more suitable on stationary signs like inside buildings etc where you are standing reading it. On a car or a sign meant to be read while moving it is not a good choice. The logo looks great and maybe some different color choices would make it more readable. But like I said very nice work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coondogracing 1 Posted June 18, 2013 Well alrighty then you guys are a hoot lol.First of all it's on the tailgate and if you are behind me you have all the time you need to read it. My phone number and what I do is all that matters anyway and that can be read easy. I will agree that a simple sign that you can see a mile away and at 100 miles an hour would be easier to read, but it wouldn't say much about me now would it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted June 18, 2013 That's horrendous, no offence but you need to start over. Script on an arc? Very unreadable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 18, 2013 Well alrighty then you guys are a hoot lol.First of all it's on the tailgate and if you are behind me you have all the time you need to read it. My phone number and what I do is all that matters anyway and that can be read easy. I will agree that a simple sign that you can see a mile away and at 100 miles an hour would be easier to read, but it wouldn't say much about me now would it. Just stating a fact script is harder to read. And of course you could stay stopped at a stop light or drive really slow . The work is very nice just sayingif you cant read it it is useless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USMC3225 17 Posted June 19, 2013 Everyone on here is very honest and gives the best advice to improve and or fix something to make it better than what it currently is. It is only to help you advance your skills or through a road block of sorts. I do agree with everyone though. The art is very good and if it were on your store front window the comments may be a bit different. Yes, being on your tail gate with people following you does give them more time to read it, but the people that are more than likely to call you for your services are going to be looking for how you effectively display your own graphics as well. The art is spot on but the readability of the advertisement is not and that may cost you the better side of business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 19, 2013 Not a fan of the twin hill font but I think if you had more white space around it like the lower line it would be a lot easier to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coondogracing 1 Posted June 19, 2013 I do understand and I agree that it's a little hard to read. If it had been going anywhere but the back I would not have done it that way. The idea behind it was to make a sign that didn't look so much like a sign. I think me and the whole concept is just misunderstood. I think next time I'll just use big red letters and put I MAKE SIGNS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 19, 2013 I understand showing what you're capable of and I think that's great I just can't read your name very well. Other than that I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted June 19, 2013 I understand showing what you're capable of and I think that's great I just can't read your name very well. Other than that I like it. I concur. Your business name should be more clear, the rest of it looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coondogracing 1 Posted June 19, 2013 Not a fan of the twin hill font but I think if you had more white space around it like the lower line it would be a lot easier to read. I think you might be right thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 19, 2013 Believe it or not most of us don't want to beat up anybodies design. I personally don't normally comment if something is off but I actually liked what you have going on other than the name. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimnAng 56 Posted June 19, 2013 Good job! The only thing I really agree with, is that the name is difficult to read. Otherwise I think it showcases your talent very well. As far as M500's comment... well, I won't even go there, but I'm sure you can imagine my thoughts on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokem 35 Posted June 19, 2013 2 centsGreat work.... Agree with all above...........hard to read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted June 19, 2013 If you think I'm tough on the guy, post it on signs 101 and see what kind of feedback you'll get, just being honest. (You had better have realllly tough skin) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimnAng 56 Posted June 19, 2013 Honest opinions and constructive criticism is great... I just don't think it's necessary to be rude is all. There are better ways to say what ya think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted June 19, 2013 If you don't want a critique don't post it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 19, 2013 If he wanted to deal with "professionals" at 101 I'm sure he would have. This is a more relaxed and beginner friendly place. I rarely post on 101 because some people go out of their way to piss others off. This is much more family friendly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 19, 2013 If you don't want a critique don't post it. Posting is inviting an opinion imo . Nobody was even CLOSE to being rude 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimnAng 56 Posted June 19, 2013 Posting is inviting an opinion imo . Nobody was even CLOSE to being rude Really? Calling someone's work "Horrendous", isn't rude? Interesting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokem 35 Posted June 19, 2013 Had to kind of chuckle about this. As with many of you, I am signed into other cutter forums....But, this is kinda like home to me. I lurked here gathering knowledge BEFORE I bought my cutter.Folks in this forum are most accommodating. When I posted my first cut.... Most commented about the non-readability of my font.....Which I knew... (But I wanted to see if I could cut something with fine cuts)The one who slayed me .... Was Slice and Dice......He told me I wanted too much for the car... Cracked me up......This place is simply a good online coffee house for cutters 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
