CaliforniaGlowin Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 30 minutes ago, BringBackTheVet said: It would have looked just a little too boring with straight-up numbers. FTFY Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikWings Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, DG_ThenNowForever said: That's what I think too, but I think if I'm going to put out a concern that the Chargers are going to mix and match it's only fair I have the same for the Falcons (who I think have a more cohesive look overall -- fight me). I actually might not even mind seeing the white or yellow pants, even with the powder outlines mixed and matched with the alts. The outline might be not noticeable enough that it still might be preferable to mono. Will have to check that out on Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Outside of the alternates, it’s a good thing the Chargers can’t do monochrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Ive generally disliked italicized numbers in football, but maybe I'm coming around. I think they work pretty well for the Lions and now for the Chargers. That was always one of my issues with the Steelers italic font. Big Ben's 7 looks weird to me. But these are pretty nice. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 4 hours ago, oldschoolvikings said: Ive generally disliked italicized numbers in football, but maybe I'm coming around. I think they work pretty well for the Lions and now for the Chargers. That was always one of my issues with the Steelers italic font. Big Ben's 7 looks weird to me. But these are pretty nice. I'm not usually a fan of italic jersey numbers either, but I think the reason they work for the Chargers is because they've had an italic wordmark in some form since the very beginning. Italics is part of their brand, and always has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaman7294 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Charging forward. It makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 14 hours ago, bootscallahan said: The italicized names and numbers are what keep this from being a home run, in my opinion. Agreed. The Chargers got the broad strokes right but bungled the little details. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 The italics work because they look good. Sometimes it doesn't need an explaination. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 The helmets look better without the italicized numbers. I don't think I'm a fan of italicized numbers on a jersey or helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claystation360 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 41 minutes ago, JayMac said: The helmets look better without the italicized numbers. I don't think I'm a fan of italicized numbers on a jersey or helmet. I'm surprised it has no number at all. 00, 60, 20 whatever. #DTWD #GoJaguars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I will defend the use of italic numbers and names on the Chargers uniforms until the day I die! It's a simple design element that goes such a long way and perfects the uniform. They portray motion in an identity that is built around the concept. They're perhaps one of the only teams in all of sports who should have italic numbers. I can't believe they didn't have them before. https://www.behance.net/bmatukewic8043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 51 minutes ago, Claystation360 said: I'm surprised it has no number at all. 00, 60, 20 whatever. They never had a number on the previous version. Why would they have one now? It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk36 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Anyone catch the helmet on Anthony Lynn’s desk during the draft? I can’t find a picture but it wasn’t any i’ve seen. Navy outlining a yellow bolt, no number, navy face mask. Design Hovie Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'm surprised there is opposition to the italic numbers. I think they suit the set perfectly, giving a bit of dynamic flair while keeping the numbers really clean. I think the italics add value to the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, hawk36 said: Anyone catch the helmet on Anthony Lynn’s desk during the draft? I can’t find a picture but it wasn’t any i’ve seen. Navy outlining a yellow bolt, no number, navy face mask. My guess is this is the royal blue uniform decals with the navy color rush facemask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shstpt1 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, shaydre1019 said: My guess is this is the royal blue uniform decals with the navy color rush facemask. ...Pretty sure that's the helmet setup for the Navy Color Rush uniform. Its the only one that has a Navy facemask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk36 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, shstpt1 said: ...Pretty sure that's the helmet setup for the Navy Color Rush uniform. Its the only one that has a Navy facemask. No. That one has a navy bolt outlined in yellow. Design Hovie Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 21 hours ago, CaliforniaGlowin said: not including the darker colors would upset the older fanbase Quite the contrary. The older fanbase (back when it still existed) was polarized at best on royal blue and hated navy. Powder blue was always our preference. Navy in particular was rubber-stamped by the Spanos family with no consideration to the fanbase's opinion. I even remember reading once that they had to be talked out of removing the bolts from the uniforms at one point, so that should give you an idea of how bad their taste is. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, El Scorcho said: I'm surprised there is opposition to the italic numbers. I think they suit the set perfectly, giving a bit of dynamic flair while keeping the numbers really clean. I think the italics add value to the set. They look fine on the front, but they never look good stacked underneath a name. You simply can’t center them under something else. I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, andrewharrington said: They look fine on the front, but they never look good stacked underneath a name. You simply can’t center them under something else. I wonder whether the name also being italics will help this read better on the back. It's so hard to tell without seeing players actually wearing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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