Carolingian Steamroller Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Concluding the NL today with the Giants. The Giants have one of the best looks overall but fall at times due to sheer clutter. There's no reason for them to have the same stripes of two different widths for home and away. There's no reason for the gold trim, no reason for the two different grey jerseys, and no reason for a black alternate. This is a team in need of simplification. So that's what I've done. I've kept the home uniform mostly as is. I ditched the gold trim, added a new and less cluttered number font, and created a new sleeve patch out an old championship logo. For the roads, I've cut down to just the SF logo since "SAN FRANCISCO" is painfully long. I've also matched the striping with the home uniform since I've always preferred the pre-2012 version of the striping. I kept the orange alt but simplified the stripes. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The Giants turned out great. I love that new sleeve patch. I agree that "San Francisco" is too long to look good on a jersey, though I do like the script version that they've never worn on a jersey. Having said that, the simple "SF" logo is much more effective. Looking forward to the AL East! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy7 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I like it! I agree with @coco1997 about the San Francisco script. Just is too long and it looks like it's hard to fit on a jersey like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks @coco1997 and @Broncoboy7! AL begins Monday. What's been your favorite of the NL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Carolingian Steamroller said: Thanks @coco1997 and @Broncoboy7! AL begins Monday. What's been your favorite of the NL? I probably can't pick just one team, but going by division, my favorites would be the D-Backs, Brewers and Marlins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy7 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, Carolingian Steamroller said: Thanks @coco1997 and @Broncoboy7! AL begins Monday. What's been your favorite of the NL? I think it has been the D-Backs this whole time. You really did a good job on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 We still getting a new team today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Good Morning! Fourth of July was super busy so I did not get a chance to post. Kicking off the AL East is the Orioles. I really like what the Orioles have now so really it was just a matter of tweaking a couple of things. '60s script. '70s stirrups. '80s cap. Current stripes and sleeve patch. Ditch an unnecessary black jersey/cap. This might have required some of the least thought of any concept I've done. C&C as always! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You did everything to the O's that I would've done. I especially love the return of the '70s script. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Extra post today because of the 4th of July holiday. The Red Sox present one or two questions. I love the old Ted Williams era uniforms with the double soutache and blue undersleeves but I also love the current look with its simple lines and emphasis on red as a way of distinguishing themselves from the Yankees. So I ended up leaving the home uniform the same aside from using the classic stirrups (which they never should have abandoned in the first place) because ultimately its what they've had success with. I brought back the Splendid Splinter uniform as a throwback/Sunday alt complete with all red cap logo. I also kept the red jersey because I honestly might be the only person on the planet that likes it. When it came to the road uniform I made what is probably going to be an unpopular decision. I really loved the all navy roads they wore from 2008-2013 with the plain grey pants. I know I'm in the minority but I think that was one of the best designs in baseball and its a shame they got rid of it just because fans thought it resembled the Yankees too much. I think the better way to differentiate themselves from New York is to bring back the 70's red cap for the roads. I've seen them go with the Fisk-era set for a few games and while nothing can top the classic look, those were early double knit era masterpieces. So I've used the red cap for the roads along with the navy script and I think its a winner. Feel free to disagree but I think its perfect. C&C as always. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Double-whammy today! That Sox road set is the best of both worlds. I, too, was a big fan of the all-navy road uni, so I really like that you worked it into this set. As we speak I'm actually working on a Red Sox concept that utilizes a red top. I'm expecting big changes for the Bronx Bombers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just a thought...What if you made either the home or home alternate have "BOSTON" on the front similar to their Boston Marathon tribute uniforms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 1 minute ago, coco1997 said: Just a thought...What if you made either the home or home alternate have "BOSTON" on the front as they did with their Boston Marathon tribute uniforms? I thought about it but the "BOSTON" design seems much more like a special event and not a regular thing. I figured the home needed to say "Red Sox" and I didn't want to duplicate what the Cardinals do with their fauxback. It seemed appropriate to me to just leave the "BOSTON" design as an unofficial, one day treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 As always though, I aim to please. Here is the Patriot's day uniform, with a slight tweak eliminating the blue outline from the numbers so as to match the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I respect your decision to not make the Patriots Day uni part of the main set, but I have to admit, that looks pretty sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy7 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Everything is good! Sorry for being inactive on this feed recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Lucas Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Great work. I think that red alternate would look much better with blue piping (2003-2008 set). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Subtle changes for the Yankees. The chest logo on the home has been trimmed and cleaned and the cuff stripes ditched on the roads. The biggest shift is using a slate grey for the road uniform. A unique shade that really goes with the Yankees spirit. C&C encouraged as always. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm3114jr Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 One thing, You need to update the title of the thread, I haven't pulled up the thread due to the fact it still said giants- 15/30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 minute ago, cjm3114jr said: One thing, You need to update the title of the thread, I haven't pulled up the thread due to the fact it still said giants- 15/30 OOPS! Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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