bbush24 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 12 hours ago, MJD7 said: Here’s a comparison of what I was talking about earlier between the new “C” and a more straight, angular version: To be honest, the more I look at the two, the more I like what Cleveland actually went with. It has more life and character to it. @SFGiants58's revision is superior to both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJD7 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 18 hours ago, bbush24 said: @SFGiants58's revision is superior to both. I missed @SFGiants58’s entry into the Concepts section before this, but I agree that his is better than my “straight C” version. I think I still like the curved “C” more than either of our edits, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I know that cap monograms and wordmarks often don’t match, but for some reason the difference between this cap C and Cleveland mark C are way more obvious and clashing. Maybe it’s just the presentation of a new logo system that makes it unable to be unseen. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 6:23 AM, bbush24 said: @SFGiants58's revision is superior to both. It isn't superior if it is supposed to mimic the Guardian statues, though. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 7:37 PM, Brian in Boston said: The Kansas City Chiefs were the last major professional sports team to adopt a Native American identity that is still utilizing said identity. That said, they were the third-to-last North American "Big Four" major pro team to actually embrace a Native American-themed brand. Today's Los Angeles Clippers began their existence as the Buffalo Braves in 1970... seven years after Lamar Hunt selected Kansas City Chiefs as the name of his relocating AFL Dallas Texans. Four years after the Braves hit the NBA hardwood, and eleven years after the Chiefs' debut, the current New Jersey Devils took to the NHL ice as the Kansas City Scouts in 1974. The franchise's owners wanted to dub their club the Kansas City Mohawks, but the Chicago Blackhawks claimed that said name infringed upon their identity. Maybe not "major", but the Atlanta Chiefs also came after the Kansas City Chiefs. The name originally appeared in 1968. It was revived in 1979 when the Caribous of Colorado relocated to Atlanta. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 9:23 AM, bbush24 said: @SFGiants58's revision is superior to both. 25 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: It isn't superior if it is supposed to mimic the Guardian statues, though. Agreed, although replacing white with the sandstone color is a nice nod to the statues. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Gothamite said: Agreed, although replacing white with the sandstone color is a nice nod to the statues. That was exactly my goal. Using off-white and dark sand colors to mimic the statues, while keeping their upper peak in the letters (per the lettering and number font). Frankly, the tapering on the original seemed to come out of nowhere. I like the sharp serifs as a bit of “character,” to deviate from the Block C’s relative dullness. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Double post, but this seems a bit intriguing: It could just be a fashion jersey, but I wish this had been the team’s home jersey all season. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadSeed84 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 31 minutes ago, SFGiants58 said: Double post, but this seems a bit intriguing: It could just be a fashion jersey, but I wish this had been the team’s home jersey all season. It is listed as "Men's Cleveland Indians Nike White Alternate Replica Team Jersey" Shame wish they used the old Cleveland script from the homes, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 22 hours ago, SFGiants58 said: Double post, but this seems a bit intriguing: It could just be a fashion jersey, but I wish this had been the team’s home jersey all season. Once they made the decision to drop the name, they should have done this. Bridges the gap until they're ready to start wearing the new ones. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Akronite- Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 10:06 AM, Sec19Row53 said: It isn't superior if it is supposed to mimic the Guardian statues, though. Am I missing something? How does the inward bend mimic the statues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Squared Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Anyone else familiar with "guardian" & "falling angel" Masonic symbolism? My TeePublic Shop My Instagram Art Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, -Akronite- said: Am I missing something? How does the inward bend mimic the statues? That's what I thought I had read. EDIT - The tapered C was designed to recall letterforms of the 1920 and 1948 Champions. It was the shape of the diamond C that was based on the shape of the Guardians of traffic pylons. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: That's what I thought I had read. EDIT - The tapered C was designed to recall letterforms of the 1920 and 1948 Champions. It was the shape of the diamond C that was based on the shape of the Guardians of traffic pylons. I don’t think either team used tapered letterforms, unless basic block, slab-serif block, and a Wishbone C are “tapered.” 1920: 1948: It’s branding speak BS and ahistorical. Just say “we did it because it looked cool.” MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, SFGiants58 said: I don’t think either team used tapered letterforms, unless basic block, slab-serif block, and a Wishbone C are “tapered.” It’s branding speak BS and ahistorical. Just say “we did it because it looked cool.” Just repeating what's on the mothership. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Just now, Sec19Row53 said: Just repeating what's on the mothership. Fair. I’m more angsty about the Guardians’ rushed press release to combat the leak, with the shaky reasoning for the taper. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, SFGiants58 said: Fair. I’m more angsty about the Guardians’ rushed press release to combat the leak, with the shaky reasoning for the taper. Yeah, I agree that I really don't see the historical 'precedent' (wrong word completely- maybe ancestor or inspiration) for the taper. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I heard a promo for Wait Wait Don't Tell Me this morning. What they thought would get me to listen was a clip of Hari Kondabolu, famous for finding problems with Apu, complaining that "Cleveland Guardians" was still a bad name and might as well be "Cleveland Foster Parents" to a round of applause. They're winning so much they're gonna get sick of winning. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 2:35 PM, SFGiants58 said: Double post, but this seems a bit intriguing: It could just be a fashion jersey, but I wish this had been the team’s home jersey all season. Has anyone ever adopted a mid season half season jersey previously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, bosrs1 said: Has anyone ever adopted a mid season half season jersey previously? And then tried to sell replicas to consumers knowing they'll have completely different uniforms next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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