guest23 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 [[I think this graphic illustrates why the Chargers went with the shoulder bolt that so many people on this board think is "backward" or facing the wrong way. The curve is supposed to take it under the numbers... the vertical opposite of the way the helmet bolt curves. Once the jersey is pulled over the pads, it doesn't really have much of a curve. But you can see the original intent.I can appreciate the intent but from the side it looks like garbage since it's in direct conflict with the curve/direction helmet bolt...in addition the bolts on the on field jerseys look almost like they are in a straight line...the 90's navy with white bolts were perfection compared to their hodge podge mess that they have now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Exactly. That graphic shows why the Chargers uniforms are sheer garbage. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 ...mainly because it depicts the ugly navy jerseys instead of the powder blues (the best uniforms in football). POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTnSocal Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I had inquired so many times as to what the name of the FONT is that is used for the BILLS word-mark script logo and nobody has ever been able to tell me.If anyone can, it's gotta be someone from this board. Anyone know?? I believe this is also being updated in the new identity.I don't think so Andrew ... below is a replica of the new turf that's being installed by Erie County for the 2011 season. It's the same script-logo/word-mark of the same font that we've had and kept during every uniform change. It's also the same word-mark font below the NFL shield on the new jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredibleSE Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Good. The unis from the last 2 seasons were horrible. It was too busy with all the piping on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Last 2 seasons? Try last 9 seasons. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I had inquired so many times as to what the name of the FONT is that is used for the BILLS word-mark script logo and nobody has ever been able to tell me.If anyone can, it's gotta be someone from this board. Anyone know?? I believe this is also being updated in the new identity.I don't think so Andrew ... below is a replica of the new turf that's being installed by Erie County for the 2011 season. It's the same script-logo/word-mark of the same font that we've had and kept during every uniform change. It's also the same word-mark font below the NFL shield on the new jerseys.Well, I hope they catch that before the install, or somebody's probably going to get fired. 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...
BigMac12 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 If they get rid of the blue "yolk" on the white jerseys, it will be a definite upgrade.And the "Bills" wordmark better stay the same. I didn't like the change of the Arizona Cardinals wordmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 If they get rid of the blue "yolk" on the white jerseys, it will be a definite upgrade.And the "Bills" wordmark better stay the same. I didn't like the change of the Arizona Cardinals wordmark. 'Yoke' is the word you're looking for. The shoulder panel of an athletic jersey. 'Yolk' is the slimy yellow center of an egg. 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...
Buffalo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Well, I hope they catch that before the install, or somebody's probably going to get fired. So they're really changing the wordmark too? Why oh why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 If they get rid of the blue "yolk" on the white jerseys, it will be a definite upgrade.They will. We've already seen what they look like. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeFrank Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 The old wordmark as turrble. Glad that'll be fixed. concepts: washington football (2017) ... nfl (2013) ... yikes potd 10/20/12 origin story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Interesting pic considering the facemask debate. Most facemask colors are applied by coloring the rubberized coating that covers the metal mask. This pic of Ken Anderson shows what appears to be a painted mask. Apparently the old-school 2-bar mask he's wearing was plastic or bare metal and thus had to be painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Interesting that they were doing so that late as 1980.The Packers seem to have experimented with painted facemasks in 1959 and/or 1960.If the Packers had made it work, and this was the Packers' glory days helmet, the gray facemask might not have the old-school, iron-man feel, and we wouldn't see teams bringing it back. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 The old wordmark as turrble. Glad that'll be fixed.Seriously folks, who has confirmed the wordmark is changing too? The new field clearly shows the old word mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jim Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I remember that chipped facemask that Hall of Famer* Ken Anderson wore, and it drove me crazy at the time. And Anderson wasn't the only Bengal from that era to sport the painted/chipped two-bar mask. Here's a more-recent photo of Hall of Famer* Ken Riley, presumably with his game-used helmet. Is it possible that the two-bar mask was no longer manufactured when the Bengals changed to black masks in 1980 (stripes came in '81)?* The two Kens are not actually in the HOF, but should be. Please forgive the tangent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrypep Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I remember that chipped facemask that Hall of Famer Ken Anderson* wore, and it drove me crazy at the time. And Anderson wasn't the only Bengal from that era to sport the painted/chipped two-bar mask. Here's a more-recent photo of Hall of Famer* Ken Riley, presumably with his game-used helmet. Is it possible that the two-bar mask was no longer manufactured when the Bengals changed to black masks in 1980 (stripes came in '81)?Charlie Joiner looked to have a yellow facemask that was not painted. However, he was very old-school and didn't like changing his helmet - he reportedly used the same one he received back in 1976 for many, many years. Maybe his facemask was a holdover and by the time 1980 rolled around they weren't making colored two-bar QB facemasks anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I remember that chipped facemask that Hall of Famer Ken Anderson* wore, and it drove me crazy at the time. And Anderson wasn't the only Bengal from that era to sport the painted/chipped two-bar mask. Here's a more-recent photo of Hall of Famer* Ken Riley, presumably with his game-used helmet. Is it possible that the two-bar mask was no longer manufactured when the Bengals changed to black masks in 1980 (stripes came in '81)?Charlie Joiner looked to have a yellow facemask that was not painted. However, he was very old-school and didn't like changing his helmet - he reportedly used the same one he received back in 1976 for many, many years. Maybe his facemask was a holdover and by the time 1980 rolled around they weren't making colored two-bar QB facemasks anymore?That's a weird pants stripe in that pic. Is it thick blue with a white bolt? I thought I remembered that uniform having gold pants with a white bolt, outlined in blue, no stripe. Am I remembering it wrong, or was there more than one set of pants? Â http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrypep Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I remember that chipped facemask that Hall of Famer Ken Anderson* wore, and it drove me crazy at the time. And Anderson wasn't the only Bengal from that era to sport the painted/chipped two-bar mask. Here's a more-recent photo of Hall of Famer* Ken Riley, presumably with his game-used helmet. Is it possible that the two-bar mask was no longer manufactured when the Bengals changed to black masks in 1980 (stripes came in '81)?Charlie Joiner looked to have a yellow facemask that was not painted. However, he was very old-school and didn't like changing his helmet - he reportedly used the same one he received back in 1976 for many, many years. Maybe his facemask was a holdover and by the time 1980 rolled around they weren't making colored two-bar QB facemasks anymore?That's a weird pants stripe in that pic. Is it thick blue with a white bolt? I thought I remembered that uniform having gold pants with a white bolt, outlined in blue, no stripe. Am I remembering it wrong, or was there more than one set of pants?In 1984, after Alex Spanos bought the team, he systematically went about destroying the awesome Air Coryell uniforms that were established in 1978 (the first year the white bolt appeared on the pants, before that it was a three-layered stripe, a white stripe bordered by two blue ones). 1974 - 1977 - three-tiered stripe on the pants:1978 - 1983 - the white lightning bolt - these were my favorite from that era:1984: - the weird blue field with a white bolt as depicted in the Charlie Joiner picture above and the Kellen Winslow one below:In 1985 they switched to white pants, keeping the jersey with the yellow numbers. The blue became a darker navy shade and the bolt on the side of the pants were switched to match the color design of the bolt on the helmet:In 1986, they switched the jerseys numbers to white - this version lasted through the 1987 season: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 In 1985 they switched to white pants, keeping the jersey with the yellow numbers. The blue became a darker navy shade and the bolt on the side of the pants were switched to match the color design of the bolt on the helmet:Good write-up...I should point out however, that in 1985 the Royal Blue was darkened a bit - and was still designated as "Royal Blue", and then was modified again in 1988 to more of a true Navy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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