Logo’s and makers marks ??

[MarlinDave]

My one inch circle was $62. I had a 3 inch one done for $152 maybe. To me it’s a nostalgic touch like the old makers added. 

[nstarleather]

3 hours ago, fredk said:

Think of all the big names in the fashion trade, eg Gucci,  Nike,  Zara,  Prada, they only put their name on their items and people accept that

 

I'm met zero people and one dog with any of those names...I've known a lot of Joel's (Prada is a cute puppy).   Op asked about improving it and if his niece had a point...

[ArkieNewbie]

@GrampaJoel , I tend to agree with @nstarleather on this one. I call my leather "business" Crowley's Ridge Workshop but my name is Justin. If I stamped Justin on my work I could see how some would take it as personalization. 

If it were me I'd just add the work Leather or something behind your name to make it more clear that it's your maker's mark. Just my opinion. If your customers don't mind then I'd say keep rocking the way you are. 

[GrampaJoel]

Well I can definitely see that there are several thoughts in regards to maker marks.

I may on an occasion sell something, but I sell at my cost.
I don’t do repeated production work for someone else either.

So I am not a business, nor have I ever really been one it true practice.

 I enjoy the leather work and it’s challenges, and so I guess that makes it just a hobby.  
My artist friend says I’m a leather artist. So I’ll except that as my title.

anyway I thank each one that has responded to this thread from my heart with a big ‘THANK YOU’ for sharing your thoughts.

I am attempting to modify my logo/brand/signature to the below image.

[nstarleather]

22 minutes ago, GrampaJoel said:

 

I may on an occasion sell something, but I sell at my cost.
I don’t do repeated production work for someone else either.

So I am not a business, nor have I ever really been one it true practice.

 

Then do what makes you happy!  It's a no risk thing: if people want it fine! if they don't it's not like it's how you're feeding the family.

I appreciate the discussion anyway because it's something we all have to think about.

[chuck123wapati]

a guy could always put their logo on a little piece of scrap and attach it as a removable tag, or even attach it with a split key ring so folks could use it as a key ring. I would add a, made by ,if i were to use just my name. 

[Handstitched]

6 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

a guy could always put their logo on a little piece of scrap and attach it as a removable tag

Thats a great idea, and put a recipe on the back, ...just kidding .

How much scrap leather  ( aka money) do we all have  ?? 

HS

[GrampaJoel]

On 12/20/2022 at 5:13 PM, Hags said:

I like it. I've had customers ask that I put it on the front before. I had mine made by Leatherstampmaker,  one of our supporters here. You can get a heating iron for it to do other leathers that dont take an impression well

Actually the stamp in the OP was branded on with a Leatherstampmaker stamp and heating iron.

it’s on the back of the wallet by the way.

[JayEhl]

I was on the fence, too, but since you've added 'leather originals' I think you added just the right touch. 

But go with whatever makes you happy.  You're the maker!

[AKortekaas]

On 12/20/2022 at 9:35 AM, Handstitched said:

Looks just fine to me  

I've been wanting to have a ' makers mark' stamp  made for sometime , about time  I did. I think its the cost that puts me off having one. 

I don't have a mark of any kind atm.

HS

I got mine made in china for 13 bucks incl shipping from my own artwork.