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« on: January 16, 2014, 10:14:38 am »

I'm making up some decals for a National Cigarette Machine.  I know here on the site we are the most detailed oriented than the public.

Submit your vote and will see which one is the best option. I'm also thinking about doing the block lettering down the sides.

Thanks for your input.

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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2014, 10:47:26 am »

#4 is probably the closest, how are you submitting the decal to the printer, just a image or recommending the text?  I say that because you could presumably scan the glass panel on a flatbed scanner and do the touch-up with an image processing program for an exact fit.  Let me know if you're interested in some help with that approach, I have the full Adobe suite and have done some work in the past. 
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2014, 10:56:40 am »

My machine the white one does not have the decal.  The pink one with the decal is ebay photo.

But yes, i agree scanning would be the best option if I had one to scan.  I'm also looking for a few parts if anybody has any.

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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2014, 02:26:17 pm »

I think 1 or 4 is the closest, but once you do it , either one will look great as your not comparing side to side.

or do what others have said,, I know , most good graphics people should be able to scan and / or recreate the lettering?
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2014, 03:50:05 pm »

I would vote 2 -  4 (which is Brush Script Font) seems to be over used... With 2 (it has a nice vintage feel) you extend it and put a stroke on it to thicken the letters...
 it would be awesome... Are you using Illustrator or Photoshop? Illustrator you could make vector and mess with the kerning and thickness and extend the tale in the s on the end.
the vertical word looks like Avant Gard and/or Futura (though Futura's G doesn't have the flat angle on the front) But works well...
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2014, 04:19:25 pm »


I know , most good graphics people should be able to scan and / or recreate the lettering?

That would be ideal if my machine had the decal.  But, yes without a side by side comparison probably will look fine!


Are you using Illustrator or Photoshop? Illustrator you could make vector and mess with the kerning and thickness and extend the tale in the s on the end.
the vertical word looks like Avant Gard and/or Futura (though Futura's G doesn't have the flat angle on the front) But works well...


I'm a using a local sign shop not sure which format they are making the proofs in.  I agree #2, or #4 are both good.  The only thing the none of the fonts duplicate is the letter "S".  Also I think the capital "C" doesn't look right on #4.

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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2014, 04:25:20 pm »

That was more than likely hand drawn “Back in the day” I'd give the sign shop the second font, a copy of the original there and see if they could build the s... should be easy enough.
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2014, 04:28:15 pm »

I don't have the original art except for a picture from machines on the web.  That's a good observation though Eric.  I think I can live with some small little differences that nobody would notice anyways.

Thanks for the input!
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2014, 04:29:33 pm »

Now to decide on the art for the lower storage door!    biggrin
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2014, 06:42:10 pm »

Over all I like 3 . The c is close and the s aswell .
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2014, 06:57:11 pm »



I agree 3 looks really Close  tounge
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2014, 02:06:55 pm »

4 is close but I think the C on number 3 is closer
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2014, 03:32:15 pm »

I like option 2 because the letters stand nice and tall, and has a sharper / crisper look.  Its not as close to the original, but nothing is other than the original....

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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2014, 05:05:21 pm »

Jared,
I had some decals made up years ago and still have a few. Let me know if you want one.
I also had the mirror design etched on the back by a glass and mirror shop, then just put a silver Mylar adhesive sheet behind it.
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« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2014, 05:16:42 pm »

I was going to make a decal years ago but I changed my mind.  I had this image cleaned up, but of course I shrank it to fit as an attachment.  I can send you the image if you'd like.
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« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2014, 11:14:42 pm »

PM sent Tom & Larry... ( that has a good ring to it )  biggrin
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« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2014, 01:03:54 am »

Here was the final print.  Thanks Larry for the decal file it was a perfect match.
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« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2014, 08:59:51 am »

I'm glad I could help.  biggrin
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« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2014, 08:53:30 pm »

nice looking machine
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« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2014, 02:59:59 pm »

GREAT JOB ON THE DECALS!
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« Reply #20 on: February 25, 2014, 07:38:29 pm »

GREAT JOB ON THE DECALS!

Thanks, I have all the art on file if anybody wants any of the decals.  Also have some spare parts for sale.

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« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2014, 07:22:22 pm »

Those are some nice decals!! happydrinkers
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« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2014, 12:04:26 pm »

Here is the decal installed.  It was a pain getting the lettering exactly line up.  The scan from Larry was a great start it had to be re-sized slightly to fit. Luckily

I have the correct file size for a 9 pull and can have them made if someone needs one!

Thanks for the input and help.

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« Reply #23 on: June 03, 2014, 09:28:27 pm »

looks great jared nice job
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