Update on usual Suspect Logo project

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Fellow Emerson Suspects:

Here's an update on the Usual Suspect Logo project. Frist, I have to say that this project is for fun and group support, not for personal profit. Because of this reason, I've choosen a simpler project than the dicussed polo shirt. My concerns were with sizing issues and realitive quality of the shirts. In talking with experienced corporate identity buyers, I found out that polo shirts can vary in cut and sizing regardless of the size tag. The Asian made shirts are notorious for being undersized. My advisors said it's always best to try the shirt for each person. I did not want get into a customer service situation that would disappoint myself and you good people.

The alternative that I've come up with is a embroided patch. Much like service patchs used by agencies. If fact, the the company I've choosen does the patches for many SF Bay Area depts, As well as many motorcycle clubs.

Here's a pic of the patch design.

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The patch will be 4" X 2" embroided, with heat seal backing. and red trim border. The good news is the cost will be very low, perhaps around $2.00 per patch. However, the production run will be limited to 200 or perhaps 300, so I may impose a limit of patches per suspect, just so everyone gets a shot at a few. Once again, this is for Group support, not profit.

The patches should be more versatile than the shirts, so I hope some of you won't be too disappointed.

Also, I'm looking into have the logo converted to a Tajima format. The Tajima is a computerized embriodery machine. Many logo outlets can do "one-offs" shirts and other items using a Tajima.

If I can pull this off, you can take the computer file to a Tajima shop and make yourself a shirt.

The prouduction timeline is looking like late August before the patches will be ready. Once I have them in hand, I'll post the purchase information. So hang until then.

-Seth
 
Hey Seth:

I've also been involved with the organizing of team uniforms and equipment procurment. Getting things organized even when everyone is in the same city can be a B*tch :mad: !

I just wanted to drop a quick line to say THANKS for all the hard work you've done on your own time :cool: . Keep up the good job!

I'm looking forward to the end product :)
 
Originally posted by Seth Thomas
Also, I'm looking into have the logo converted to a Tajima format. The Tajima is a computerized embriodery machine. Many logo outlets can do "one-offs" shirts and other items using a Tajima.

If I can pull this off, you can take the computer file to a Tajima shop and make yourself a shirt.

-Seth

Excellent work! I love the Logo.

Now, we can all get together on a "pool" for one of us, whoever can use the file you speak of and is near a shop that can do Polo Shirts, and we can hand inspect two shirts, one for Ernie and Derek. I think we owe them that and hopefully, that can be a reality.

The shirt sizing and quality DOES vary from place to place. I have some knit polo shirts that you can read a damned newspaper through!

They're great in the summer, but past a dozen times in a washing machine, they look trashed. They are trashed.
 
Opps, I forgot to mention that this idea and basic logo design was the Idea of that troublemaker and troll-slayer.... Rearic.

Our thanks to Don and the gracious persmission of Enrie Emerson and the folks at Emerson Knives Inc.


Moreover, that's why this project is fan based and non-profit.

-Seth
 
A very nice design. The "usual suspect" blend in with the Emerson logo without taking over the overall impression.

Great work,

/Colinz
 
Seth,
You da man! :) That is sweet.
Thanks everybody who worked on this,
Reed
 
How about a JPG format so I can use that as wallpaper on my computer?

Good job on the logo.

As far as a polo shirt for Ernie and Derek, all Seth would have to do is secretly order two polos from EKI, and have the logo embroidered on the sleeve! I'd chip in $5 to $10 for the project.
 
It is in JPEG format. I saved it, resized it with PSP5 to 2 1/2 times as big as it was there and it fits perfectly in my 1024x768 desktop. Looks cool too.

I plan on buying an emerson hat in a couple weeks when I get paid(I always seem to be broke two or three days after payday), I think that logo would look real nice on a hat as well. If you can get it converted to that embroidery format then I'll have to get a hat made with that logo on it too. :)

I'll buy 3 of the patches when they're done, if there's enough. As a suggestion, you should ask about how many of the patches people intend to get and then you'd have a better estimate of how many you need made. Also, I think Mr. Rearic's idea is a good one. I'll call sometime the next week around town and see if there's any places that can do such embroidery, then if it turns out no one else can do it I'll contribute a bit to the "pool" and have the shirts done here as well as inspect them. If anyone has problems with trusting me I'll buy the two shirts myself, after being told the sizing, have them done, send them in, and when they're confirmed there I'll trust whomever to send me the money from the pool.
 
Nice patch and thanks for all the work.
I'll take 3 when they're available. The wife of a guy I work with has the computer and embroidery stuff in their home and does shirts,etc. If anybody wants, I can find out prices.

Dave
 
Seth,
Thanks for all the leg work you put in, I'll take a couple of the pattches when they're ready :)
 
Put me down for 5 patches and will contribute for shirts for Ernie and Derek.
 
Please count me in for one or two as well. And if anyone has shirts made up i am very interested. $$ In for Ernie and Derek too.
 
Put me in for 3. If we get shirts I'll be happy to pay for Ernie and Dereks' shirts. Then you guys can use your money to buy more knives.
 
DD1967
How are things over in Essex?

Guys,

I will go for 4 patches.

Also, let me know for my share of Ernie's & Derek's shirts. Please contact me on this.

Warmest wishes,

Oliver
 
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