[CR]Re: font wars

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

In-Reply-To: <MONKEYFOODrM4e3VbSH000076aa@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
References:
From: "Ben Kamenjas" <bici_pimp@mac.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:59:56 +1000
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
cc: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net
cc: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net
Subject: [CR]Re: font wars

Hay all,

I asked .....


>>
>>>> http://ebay.com/<blah>
>>>> restoration_W0QQitemZ7237581374
>>>>
>>>> Now this may just be me but I love and have always loved that
>>>> "masi" graphic and wish to know if there is a font or typeset that
>>>> is a known or standard reference for this type. And if you a Mac
>>>> user and have just this type feel welcome to send it to me ;) ... I
>>>> always wanted to make my "own" decals !!!!
>>>

Bob replied .....
>> OK, I found it... Albert's font looks like (lower case) Bitstream
>> Blippo
>> (0511). And the older Carlsbad font looks like Geometric Slabserif
>> 712
>> (Bitstream 0488). Don't have Mac versions of these, they're on my
>> PC at ho
>> me but I'll see if I can convert them for you.
>>

Chuck responded ....
>
> Much easier and more logical to trace the logo rather than modify a
> typeface that is only close Bob.
>

Yo Chuck, maybe I shoulda spelt it out ... by stating I wish to make my

"own" decals and asking about font type I was thinking to make the immortal "kamenjas" on a downtube and not recreate "masi" artwork. Hence tracing is not an option coz i need the letters K, E, J

and N. Still debating whether to add the stylized script "speciale" ...

I mean, all of them will be special, no? e-Richie\u2122 don't use no "speciale" either. We'll see. Also, Is it wrong to add the gay-pride Campionissimo stripes before winning anything? I mean, it will only be

a matter of time (of course) and I'd hate to then have to recreate new

artwork just to add them later.

Now thinking I should make up some "chuck [heart]'s bob" decals (and vice versa for the non drive side) and distribute them for free.

Umm ... I gonna set apart by making frames not for pure function or quality of workmanship but just for style alone. Y'see it's my belief that most people won't know the diff. but that's another topic ;)

ciao,

Ben "haven't even got any gas in the oxy-acetylene tank yet" Kamenjas Sydney, Oz

p.s. Im gonna have Matteo be my historian and keep official the archivo, that way you collectors will be trawling for 'em on ebay without me even having made one yet ;)

p.s.s. ...... in case of copyright infringement, any other ex-new yorker Australian via Bosnia(this week) framebuilders using the name "kamenjas"? and Dale, so I know right up front where you gonna put my stuff on the CR global builders pages? ... it matters ya' know !!!!!

all of my many, many Ex's still keeping a flame, too (or should that be

inflammation?)

p.s.s.s (or should that be p.p.p.s. ?) .... Giantindaro ... my cousins is looking for youse! They mad at you using :: their :: BVVW moniker, sayyin sumtin' about no ^$%'ing Pergolizzi ever rode at - or -

for the Bosnian Velodrome Vintage Wheelman\u2122®. I was gonna say they

really, really mad .... but you already know they Bosnian and not as civil as them limp-wrist Vego Cycling Club members over where Warm Beer

£\u2122 is served. I think I can calm them down a bit .... might cost you a Cinelli Pista ;)

heee hee ... reminds me of a Monty Python song ....

(singing) Never be rude to an ........ (edited)

BTW ... I am related to Gavrilo Princip, so apologies to any Austrian's or Hungarian's out there and also for causing the 1st world

war. OK OK not excactly related .... but my great grandfather was his best mate and I gotta feeling he was drinking with him and dared him on

just for kicks .... so I carry this guilt and feel that every tiff or arguement, even on the CR list is my fault and directly attributable my

demon seed. No lie - my birthday is the 28th of June !!!!!!