shaydre1019 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Gothamite said: No, it doesn’t. It doesn’t even slow them down. If a knockoff manufacturer can replicate all the panels and piping, the contrast stitching, the hanger effects, and all the other assorted gewgaws, tracing a number font won’t take much effort at all. I don’t doubt that Nike likes to tell teams that it deters knockoffs when trying to sell them on a new custom number font, but we can be more honest here. It’s 100% branding, nothing more. Yeah i wouldn't say it slows them down...but there are definitely differences in knockoff typography and the real things. Aside from the poor execution, some are just flat out wrong/different. The Texans are the ones i see most often and every single NOB font is incorrect. The number font tends to be slightly off as well. Not to get this off the rails, but i do think Nike offering lower price points (which admittedly they've done a better job with with their sublimated lines) would deter counterfeits more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 39 minutes ago, shaydre1019 said: Yeah i wouldn't say it slows them down...but there are definitely differences in knockoff typography and the real things. Aside from the poor execution, some are just flat out wrong/different. The Texans are the ones i see most often and every single NOB font is incorrect. The number font tends to be slightly off as well. And I can pick out 99% of all bootleg Packers jerseys at fifty meters, mostly because they don’t bother to replicate even the “standard” number font. Again, it’s a question of whether they want to bother, not whether the custom font provides any special anti-counterfeiting measure. 39 minutes ago, shaydre1019 said: Not to get this off the rails, but i do think Nike offering lower price points (which admittedly they've done a better job with with their sublimated lines) would deter counterfeits more than anything else. This. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAstrodome Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 11:18 AM, shaydre1019 said: The Texans are the ones i see most often and every single NOB font is incorrect. The number font tends to be slightly off as well. One thing I see about Texans knockoffs is that the NOB's too thick, the outlines are too thin and the terminals of some numbers are the wrong angle. All New: NFL RandomWebsite ★ Behance ★ Twitter ★ Geekier Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I must have missed it, when did the 49ers go down to two sleeve stripes? I’m aware they had issues with the triple stripe being cut off by certain jersey cuts, but this looks like they just said “screw it” and went down to two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinturner95 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chromatic said: I must have missed it, when did the 49ers go down to two sleeve stripes? I’m aware they had issues with the triple stripe being cut off by certain jersey cuts, but this looks like they just said “screw it” and went down to two. According to the Gridiron Uniform Database, 2017 was the first year of the two stripe jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerLurker Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Let’s play spot the difference. Someone let the cat out of the bag early. Told you I wasn’t full of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, FormerLurker said: Let’s play spot the difference. Someone let the cat out of the bag early. Told you I wasn’t full of it. The helmet decal is now the official logo? (they’d been different for years) Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerLurker Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, WSU151 said: The helmet decal is now the official logo? (they’d been different for years) Look at the finish of the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 52 minutes ago, bkknight95 said: According to the Gridiron Uniform Database, 2017 was the first year of the two stripe jerseys. Weird that I didn’t notice it until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, FormerLurker said: Look at the finish of the helmet. Still glossy (with metallic pearl) IMO. I can see a reflection of the building on the back of the helmet. When was that picture taken? Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerLurker Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, WSU151 said: Still glossy IMO. You can see a reflection of the building on the back of the helmet. Lol Sammy you’re seeing ghosts. Matte finish, it’s the new helmet, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, FormerLurker said: Lol Sammy you’re seeing ghosts. Matte finish, it’s the new helmet, Did you take the photo? Why does the color change right above the NFL decal in the back? Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Doesn't look matte to me... pretty sharp refection on the back. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 hours ago, FormerLurker said: Lol Sammy you’re seeing ghosts. Matte finish, it’s the new helmet, naw mate, look at the back of the helmet. all reflections / shadows are pretty sharp. theres nothing above the helmet to be reflected on the top even if it were new, they wouldn't be putting this out there now GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerLurker Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 58 minutes ago, BrandMooreArt said: naw mate, look at the back of the helmet. all reflections / shadows are pretty sharp. theres nothing above the helmet to be reflected on the top even if it were new, they wouldn't be putting this out there now They didn’t. Empowerment retirement home did. You guys are pretty much in denial. That’s as matte as it gets, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, FormerLurker said: They didn’t. Empowerment retirement home did. You guys are pretty much in denial. That’s as matte as it gets, I'll take the word of the guy who has worked for an NFL team and apparel companies over a leaker. Did you start the reddit rumor? EDIT: OK, I take it back. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The picture is definitely matte. The only part that's reflective is the decal. Does that prove a change is happening? Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silence of the Rams Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Aaaand Yet again with the templated shenanigans From the 2020 Pro Bowl Digital Program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobbi Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, FormerLurker said: They didn’t. Empowerment retirement home did. You guys are pretty much in denial. That’s as matte as it gets, I’m with you that it looks matte... but why would Empower Retirement have a (potentially) yet to be released helmet? Or even a photo of a yet to be released helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerLurker Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, Gobbi said: I’m with you that it looks matte... but why would Empower Retirement have a (potentially) yet to be released helmet? Or even a photo of a yet to be released helmet? Because they’re a sponsor. All these ads that are run are shot right now to be ready for the fall. It’s part of a process in LA called “pilot season” where they film pilot episodes for tv shows set to debut in the fall, but also commercials as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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