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RodKnock 04-11-2010 03:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 1043419)
Excellent work guys!

But for (paranoid) legal reasons, I'd rather not have a cobra on anything associated with ERA.

Just sayin'...
I really like the versions with the snake a lot, but I totally understand about the legal ramifications, which is kinda sad.

I agree with Ernie, I like #1 the best, even though I'm not an ERA owner, but have enjoyed them for a couple decades.

Gunner 04-11-2010 03:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooch (Post 1043411)
Not to stir the pot, but I'm still a fan of Gunner's earlier design with an added serif to the R:
I could apply a number of the later fixes (mostly in lining up the center elements and tweaking the weights) to this design. It would remove the slight 70s look.

Buzz 04-11-2010 03:50 PM
Bob, I understand about the cobra image. What about the punctuation between the letters on the fender badges - necessary? BTW - feel free to use or modify any of these designs as you please.

Here are some tweaks to the latest versions based on feedback:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...pictureid=2914

Side emblems with dots:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...pictureid=2915

SoTxButler 04-11-2010 04:24 PM
For me, it's between #1 & 1a. Still leaning toward #1. Again, not an ERA owner, but I sure like the look of this badge.

marcalan 04-11-2010 06:47 PM
I think they are all great. I look forward to getting a steering wheel emblem. If we are voting, I like 2B...then 1B

m-a

cscobra 04-11-2010 07:55 PM
#4 (from Buzz' 2 pm post today, post 111 on this thread) gets my vote--it's a natural for front and rear badges on an ERA.

Agree with avoiding "the snake." Bob should have final say in all of this, anyway.

tkb289 04-12-2010 12:02 AM
This thread has been moving fast, lots of great comments and suggestions, you guys have been busy!


Buzz ... Thanks for mocking up the ERA 289 badge to go with the ERA 427, it looks great :D


I would lean towards the 'no dots' version, but either one looks great ... we'll see what Bob & Crew at ERA prefer.




http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/Picture6.png


http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/Picture7.png

*13* 04-12-2010 07:25 AM
Side emblems with the dots looks great! Whether to have the dots or not? I think that would be up to E.R.A. Looks slightly cleaner w/o them but also looks great with them. I'm ready to spend their money!:p Let's put these into production!

spl310 04-12-2010 08:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289 (Post 1043511)
These are the side emblems that look best to me. For the nose emblem and horn emblem, I too like the variations with the snake. Looks more like a rattlesnake than a cobra to me - I don't know who would think that is a cobra. :LOL: Maybe a puff adder?

cscobra 04-12-2010 12:25 PM
I agree--the side emblems without dots look much cleaner.

strictlypersonl 04-12-2010 12:38 PM
Just to be a PITA...

I think that the font aspect ratio (height/length) of "ERA" should match the numbers (which are length-elongated).

Buzz 04-12-2010 12:39 PM
ERA as a brand is iconic enough within the Cobra community that punctuating the letters on the fender badges may not be a necessity, but non-enthusiasts may read the brand name as the word "Era". I suppose Bob will decide whether that issue overrides the cleaner aesthetics of the non-punctuated lettering.

Looking at the options again, I was compelled to to one more adjustment to #2, bringing the lower leg of the A closer to the curve of the R - just to see how it would look:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...pictureid=2917

Buzz 04-12-2010 12:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 1043619)
Just to be a PITA...

I think that the font aspect ratio (height/length) of "ERA" should match the numbers (which are length-elongated).
Coming right up. Any thoughts on punctuated vs. non-?

Buzz 04-12-2010 01:07 PM
These new sketches reflect the "correct" badge shape/size (4.25" X 1.25"). Keeping the letters and numbers at the same aspect ratio necessitates a change in their relative sizes.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...pictureid=2918

*13* 04-12-2010 01:31 PM
Put it back quick before he see's it!

cscobra 04-12-2010 02:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz (Post 1043620)
ERA as a brand is iconic enough within the Cobra community that punctuating the letters on the fender badges may not be a necessity, but non-enthusiasts may read the brand name as the word "Era". I suppose Bob will decide whether that issue overrides the cleaner aesthetics of the non-punctuated lettering.

Looking at the options again, I was compelled to to one more adjustment to #2, bringing the lower leg of the A closer to the curve of the R - just to see how it would look:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...pictureid=2917
Not as appealing to me--reminds me of a cartoon logo I saw as a kid. Just my own opinion.

Sharroll Celby 04-12-2010 04:18 PM
If you make them out of thick-enough metal, some owners can modify them to make belt buckles. AND, a smaller version could be sold as a hat pin or a lapel pin.

Gunner 04-12-2010 04:50 PM
The basic "blanks" can be turned to many purposes. And the higher the quantity made, the lower the unit cost. I'd love to have an ERA pin.

I'm not sure if it's clear, but my last version posted (post 107, or 117 with tweaks) is still for consideration alongside Buzz's work. None of his designs supersede mine, or vice versa.

*13* 04-12-2010 05:00 PM
Beware if someone offers you coffee some sat morning, you may end up with a set of them on your car!:p
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharroll Celby (Post 1043667)
If you make them out of thick-enough metal, some owners can modify them to make belt buckles. AND, a smaller version could be sold as a hat pin or a lapel pin.

cscobra 04-12-2010 07:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner (Post 1043677)
The basic "blanks" can be turned to many purposes. And the higher the quantity made, the lower the unit cost. I'd love to have an ERA pin.

I'm not sure if it's clear, but my last version posted (post 107, or 117 with tweaks) is still for consideration alongside Buzz's work. None of his designs supersede mine, or vice versa.
Gunner, I like both of your 107s much better than the 117.


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