Gulrok Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tequila said: @Gulrok so when should we plan on seeing your new site up and running? Are you planning on having an announcement? So at this point - I'm working on the website and trying to get it ready / modular enough to accept new products. Things I've done so far 1) I have a tool maker making me custom tools. 2) I have one vendor for hand sewing threads. 3) Website is coming along. -- Things I have to continue 1) I want more thread vendors and options. 2) I'm in contact with tanneries w/o contracts/agreements yet. 3) I'm finishing branding - the artist we're working with is driving me a little bit crazy right now. I'm not super happy with the logo. I'm attaching the logo - thoughts? EDIT: So the brand name is Union Leather Supply. Edited August 12, 2022 by Gulrok Quote
Members battlemunky Posted August 12, 2022 Members Report Posted August 12, 2022 I like it @Gulrok. It sounds like you are making a great shop. Just remember that if you wouldn't use it yourself, or pay top dollar for it, customers shouldn't be expected to either. Don't forget that and you'll be just fine. I think that is where a few of the big names in leather have lost me. Quote
Members Klara Posted August 12, 2022 Members Report Posted August 12, 2022 Do you really want to announce to the world that you are a brand new company? I wouldn't include the date for the first 10 years at least... As for the rest - it's not a shape and colour scheme that immediately appeals to me (I'm not American and the shape reminds me of Opel), but it is distinctive and you can make it stand for high-quality leather supplies. That said, I am not sure whether any of my suppliers even have a logo... For me a name and Internet address that are easy to remember are much more important! Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 12, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted August 12, 2022 Personally I would SIMPLIFY that logo. Looks okay, but I think you'll find that LESS detail is better. On line, simpler images load faster and require less resolution (which makes them, again, load faster). And in print, you'll find that multiple color printing adds cost quickly. And - each his own - I do not like "script" fonts, unless it's very brief and recognizable text. EVERYTHING is legible when its 4" across Simple is good. Think of some BIG ones everybody recognizes... Target - one color, one shape McDonalds - one color, just a couple "arches" Nike - just a 'checkmark' Etc, etc.... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Tequila Posted August 12, 2022 Members Report Posted August 12, 2022 I agree the logo is not quite right. I think I see what the artist was going for a look-a-like Union Railroad logo, but it doesn’t grab me. I think @JLSleather is on the right track (pardon the pun). Maybe something like Union on the first line and Leather Supply on the second line. IMHO Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 12, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted August 12, 2022 and as usual, I'm contrary. I think it looks good the way it is Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
RockyAussie Posted August 13, 2022 Report Posted August 13, 2022 14 hours ago, Gulrok said: So at this point - I'm working on the website and trying to get it ready / modular enough to accept new products. Things I've done so far 1) I have a tool maker making me custom tools. 2) I have one vendor for hand sewing threads. 3) Website is coming along. -- Things I have to continue 1) I want more thread vendors and options. 2) I'm in contact with tanneries w/o contracts/agreements yet. 3) I'm finishing branding - the artist we're working with is driving me a little bit crazy right now. I'm not super happy with the logo. I'm attaching the logo - thoughts? EDIT: So the brand name is Union Leather Supply. It looks to insipid to me. No strength and it needs to be a lot bolder. For package branding and stamping I would look to how it looks in black and white only and the font needs to be strong and simple to read - Union Leather Supply Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members dikman Posted August 13, 2022 Members Report Posted August 13, 2022 My take is that you're trying for a patriotic flavour (the word Union and parts of the Stars and Stripes?) and being American I can understand that. A simpler font might be better - the lettering used in est 2022 looks quite nice - and yes, drop the 2022, it's too early for that. Personally, if you're going for the patriotic look then a waving flag as the background would look better and will be instantly recognisable. On the other hand you could use the original flag of the Northern States, with the word Union, depends what you're trying to achieve (although I suppose it could upset buyers from the South ). Union Leather Supply Company has a more olde world feel to it but may be getting a bit wordy? Maybe shorten it to ULSC? By the way, there's no charge if you use my ideas. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Constabulary Posted August 13, 2022 Members Report Posted August 13, 2022 If I had to "redesign" the logo, I would do away the Est. 2022 (to early as Klara said), I would use stars with peaked tips instead of rounded and I would use a more pronounced, lets say ribbon type banner like this or similar: https://www.pngmart.com/de/image/138917 Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Mulesaw Posted August 13, 2022 Members Report Posted August 13, 2022 I think that RockyAussie has a good point in that the font needs to be easier to read. The logo itself reminds me of a logo that is on the burger buns that you can buy in Lidl, but if the service and the products are top notch, the logo is not important for me as a customer. I would probably go for a logo that would look good on a paper bag or on a shopping bag if that makes sense? given that if people comes into you shop and buy something, a logo that might attract a curious eye while the customer walks home with it would be a cheap way of making a bit of PR. Perhaps on a background shape of a half moon knife or something else that a person with interest in leatherworking can recognize. Or the background could be a silhouette of the USA, both of those would work without colour which to me often signifies professionalism. Brgds Jonas Quote
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