Finds
Well, what a weekend. Camping, shopping, browsing antiques, and of course I couldn’t help but buy a few things. I love pinups, so I had to buy these beauties, and they were a 1/4 of the price from what the price tag listed. SCORE! and how about some old railroad tin signs. Very small only a few inches wide. Unused postage stamps anyone? Yes, please! Great designs, some are from the US and some are international. I especially love these Special... Read More
Signs, Signs, Everywhere is Signs
But that’s okay with me when they are designed as pretty as they are by New Bohemia Signs. The other day I posted about Gold Leaf, but today is all about the amazing sign work from this one company. View their most recent work on Flickr, much time will be spent there – trust me. Read More
Gold Leaf Lettering
I’m breathless every time I see a gold-leaf lettering display on a window. Something about it puts me in awe. One day, when I own a shop it will have gold leaf lettering. Will someone please mentor me and teach me the art of gold leaf lettering? The images above and directly below are from Pencil Plus Paper. Reserve window by John Downer Chow by New Bohemia Signs Read More
TypArchive
This is like heaven for me. The TypArchive features signs from all over the globe. “TypArchive is an image library primarily focused on hand painted signage. The objective is to amass a comprehensive global collection of a high-quality images and produce hard-copy volumes.” From the professional artists of hand-painted signs to the diy efforts of shop owners, this is one archive that you won’t want to miss! Read More
Picket Line
Why am I writing to you today about picket lines? Because design/advertising are much like a picket line, where nothing is more effective than a good message with great lettering. The image above is from the first picket line in 1917, (image source, Wikimedia) Read More
Signs
I couldn’t resist posting this sweet video from Publicis Mojo called Signs about a lonely man who finds a new friend. Read More
Shticks
A really fun product available at Urban Outfitters are these Road Rage Shticks. I’m always tempted to write signs at offending drivers since I always have a sketchbook and writing tools but just don’t have the time when commuting. I drive an hour each way to the office every day and these would make it so much easier. Although it might not be the smart thing to do. The set includes 10 double-sided signs, 9 are pre-printed with the common... Read More
