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04-11-2010, 03:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
Excellent work guys!
But for (paranoid) legal reasons, I'd rather not have a cobra on anything associated with ERA.
Just sayin'...
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I really like the versions with the snake a lot, but I totally understand about the legal ramifications, which is kinda sad.
I agree with Ernie, I like #1 the best, even though I'm not an ERA owner, but have enjoyed them for a couple decades. |
04-11-2010, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mooch
Not to stir the pot, but I'm still a fan of Gunner's earlier design with an added serif to the R:
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I could apply a number of the later fixes (mostly in lining up the center elements and tweaking the weights) to this design. It would remove the slight 70s look.
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04-11-2010, 03:50 PM
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Bob, I understand about the cobra image. What about the punctuation between the letters on the fender badges - necessary? BTW - feel free to use or modify any of these designs as you please.
Here are some tweaks to the latest versions based on feedback:
Side emblems with dots:
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04-11-2010, 04:24 PM
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For me, it's between #1 & 1a. Still leaning toward #1. Again, not an ERA owner, but I sure like the look of this badge.
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04-11-2010, 06:47 PM
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I think they are all great. I look forward to getting a steering wheel emblem. If we are voting, I like 2B...then 1B
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04-11-2010, 07:55 PM
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#4 (from Buzz' 2 pm post today, post 111 on this thread) gets my vote--it's a natural for front and rear badges on an ERA.
Agree with avoiding "the snake." Bob should have final say in all of this, anyway.
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04-12-2010, 12:02 AM
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This thread has been moving fast, lots of great comments and suggestions, you guys have been busy!
Buzz ... Thanks for mocking up the ERA 289 badge to go with the ERA 427, it looks great 
I would lean towards the 'no dots' version, but either one looks great ... we'll see what Bob & Crew at ERA prefer.
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04-12-2010, 07:25 AM
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Side emblems with the dots looks great! Whether to have the dots or not? I think that would be up to E.R.A. Looks slightly cleaner w/o them but also looks great with them. I'm ready to spend their money!  Let's put these into production!
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04-12-2010, 08:29 AM
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These are the side emblems that look best to me. For the nose emblem and horn emblem, I too like the variations with the snake. Looks more like a rattlesnake than a cobra to me - I don't know who would think that is a cobra.  Maybe a puff adder? |
04-12-2010, 12:25 PM
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I agree--the side emblems without dots look much cleaner.
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04-12-2010, 12:38 PM
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Just to be a PITA...
I think that the font aspect ratio (height/length) of "ERA" should match the numbers (which are length-elongated).
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04-12-2010, 12:39 PM
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ERA as a brand is iconic enough within the Cobra community that punctuating the letters on the fender badges may not be a necessity, but non-enthusiasts may read the brand name as the word "Era". I suppose Bob will decide whether that issue overrides the cleaner aesthetics of the non-punctuated lettering.
Looking at the options again, I was compelled to to one more adjustment to #2, bringing the lower leg of the A closer to the curve of the R - just to see how it would look:
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04-12-2010, 12:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
Just to be a PITA...
I think that the font aspect ratio (height/length) of "ERA" should match the numbers (which are length-elongated).
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Coming right up. Any thoughts on punctuated vs. non-?
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04-12-2010, 01:07 PM
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These new sketches reflect the "correct" badge shape/size (4.25" X 1.25"). Keeping the letters and numbers at the same aspect ratio necessitates a change in their relative sizes.
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04-12-2010, 01:31 PM
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04-12-2010, 02:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz
ERA as a brand is iconic enough within the Cobra community that punctuating the letters on the fender badges may not be a necessity, but non-enthusiasts may read the brand name as the word "Era". I suppose Bob will decide whether that issue overrides the cleaner aesthetics of the non-punctuated lettering.
Looking at the options again, I was compelled to to one more adjustment to #2, bringing the lower leg of the A closer to the curve of the R - just to see how it would look:
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Not as appealing to me--reminds me of a cartoon logo I saw as a kid. Just my own opinion. |
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If you make them out of thick-enough metal, some owners can modify them to make belt buckles. AND, a smaller version could be sold as a hat pin or a lapel pin.
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04-12-2010, 04:50 PM
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The basic "blanks" can be turned to many purposes. And the higher the quantity made, the lower the unit cost. I'd love to have an ERA pin.
I'm not sure if it's clear, but my last version posted (post 107, or 117 with tweaks) is still for consideration alongside Buzz's work. None of his designs supersede mine, or vice versa.
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04-12-2010, 05:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharroll Celby
If you make them out of thick-enough metal, some owners can modify them to make belt buckles. AND, a smaller version could be sold as a hat pin or a lapel pin.
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04-12-2010, 07:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
The basic "blanks" can be turned to many purposes. And the higher the quantity made, the lower the unit cost. I'd love to have an ERA pin.
I'm not sure if it's clear, but my last version posted (post 107, or 117 with tweaks) is still for consideration alongside Buzz's work. None of his designs supersede mine, or vice versa.
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Gunner, I like both of your 107s much better than the 117. |
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