My copy came in yesterday. I'm not sure what to think of the changes yet. The content seems to be of the same quality as before but the new format and size will take some getting use to.
Still waiting for mine. But I am the last to get it, here on the east coast of Canada. Not really as I believe Neil in Newfoundland is the last person!
------------------ Raven/2001 Airbrushed by Raven Lower Sackville N.S. deveausdiscovery@sprint.ca
Posted by Dan Antonelli (Member # 86) on :
I really love the new look. Easy on the eyes, the very readable body copy, and the wider format allows for more photos. Overall, I think the redesign is a much nicer, professional job.
I don't want to speak for Tom, but one of the goals of the new look is to get more photos, and more content into the magazine. I think they've succeeded in presenting a real crisp, cohesive design.
"You won't get wise with the sleep still in your eyes, no matter what your dream may be" - Rush
Posted by Golden (Member # 164) on :
I'd bet most of the people reading the magazine have changed the sign on the outside of their building several times over a period of 16 or so years. More than likely, they were just ready for a change, too. From what I can see, there are more photos, more color photos, larger photos, some new headings along with a new masthead. From what I understand, their direction for the future is to become more visual, with more how-to's and graphics supported articles. After 118 issues printed on glossy paper, this new eggshell finish is most noticeable to me. The texture is different, but I think I will come to like it a lot, too.
Just my 2¢
Mike Jackson
------------------ Mike Jackson Golden Era Studios Jackson Hole, Wy www.goldenstudios.com/
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Won't know if I like the change until I get my copy! Seems like California ppl get theirs last
------------------ Si Allen #562 La Mirada, CA. USA (714) 521-4810 ICQ # 330407 "SignPainters do It with Longer Strokes!"
Brushasaurus on Chat
Gladly supporting this BB !
Posted by Wayne Berry (Member # 1327) on :
OK, I had a chance to look over the "new look" while chewing on a burger. I agree, there does seem to be more photos and more articles. My favorite was that Jersey Wildman Bert Quimby. I love that guys colors. Nice look at how Dan Antonelli creates some of his unique designs. And a whole lot more.
I think the only thing I really don't like is the finish on the cover. The magazine feels like it going to slip out of my hands. I do like the increase in photos though.
I'm waiting with baited breath ova' here on the left coast.. =)
------------------ Mike Pipes Digital Illusion Custom Graphics Lake Havasu City, AZ http://www.stickerpimp.com
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Hey Steve you are so right, we get everything last.... you know newfoundland has it's own time zone for crying out loud, we're a half hour ahead of everyone else. Can't wait to see the new Sign Craft.. man I love it when that rag shows up. Neil
------------------ "Keep Positive"
SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Me too Mike Pipes. Lordy, I'm a salivating just waiting. Hot Dog!
------------------ John Deaton III Deaton Design 109 N. Cumberland Ave.,Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-573-9101
I think Dan has too much talent. That is some killer stuff! I've got Macromedia Fireworks and never took any real interest in learning it.....until now!
I still haven't seen the May/Jun, but I think Mar/Apr is one of SC's best ... seein' as how it did the Follow-Up on my buddy Greg Reid
Also, Bob Darnell's Hands On is GREAT! Way to go Bob!
Rgds,
------------------ Jim Doggett Vice President Summa, Inc.
Seattle, WA USA jim@summusa.com
Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
G'day upover guys and girls, in the race to get signcraft LAST I thing I would win, living in a small country town in South Australia where after 5pm they still roll up the side walk and if you havent heard a rumor by 10am you'd better start one.
Waiting in a comfy chair!
Cheers!! ticks
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Posted by Bob Darnell (Member # 27) on :
Thanks Jim! Look at the posting times... am I quick to scoop up praise or what?
I can't wait for the new issue to arrive either. It sounds cool...
------------------ Bob Darnell London, Ontario, Canada
I really dig it...I think the new paper texture is good, the photos and the NUMBER of photos is great. Only one drawback, the type paper they use for the cover is too easy to write on, got two phone numbers on there already. Oops.
jnsigns@onlink.net Chapleau, Ontario home of "The World's Largest Game Preserve" Spring is upon us,in Shania Country. Farewell snow,here comes the mosquito!
I think I like the new Signcraft. I believe the paper on the interior pages is new, too. The colors are rich!
------------------ Nancy B. Bennett dannco@se-iowa.net Dannco, Inc. 317 N. 13th St. Centerville, Iowa 52544 641-437-1415
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Still waiting anxiously for mine too.
Yaou know, the only thing that stays the same is... everything changes.
------------------ Don Hulsey Strokes by DON signs Utica, KY 270-275-9552 sbdsigns@aol.com
I've always been crazy... but it's kept me from going insane.
[This message has been edited by Don Hulsey (edited May 09, 2001).]
Posted by Mikes Mischeif (Member # 1744) on :
Change is good. It'll help me locate that "hard to find article" by looking in the old style or new style covers.
They don't get to california sooner because it takes electricity to run postal sorting equipment. Besides, it's too dark to read when you get home anyway. (jus' Kiddin')
------------------ Mike Duncan Lettercraft Signs Alexandria VA
From here on down, its all up hill.
Posted by Bill Dirkes (Member # 1000) on :
Except for the feel of the cover, I love it. It's really easy on the eyes. 'course the photos always are. But the low glare is graet. I'm gonna have to try the tack cloth for the cover. Always love the great work featured.
------------------ Bill Dirkes Bethel Hill Signs Butler, Ky. Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.
Posted by Mike Estep (Member # 318) on :
I like the new look and we got our first pic in the mag(signs we've seen). It's not our best, but they liked it. I just want to be like you John.
Marc
------------------ Marc & Mike Estep SignCrafters of London 202 E. 4th St London Ky mestep@kih.net 606-862-0003
Posted by Graham Hodge (Member # 168) on :
Hey Ticks, you might have a debate on your hands, think of us in Tasmania - the small island to the south. Not complaining, SignCraft is worth waiting for!
------------------ Gray M. Hodge Cam River Signs Somerset, Tasmania.
Posted by Mick Samsel (Member # 311) on :
Hey everybody...got my issue 3 days ago. WOW! I like the wider format, the wider columns for readability. Little things like the less glare paper, color blocks used to separate sidebars or bits of related info to the artucle. Excellent pictures. Plus I called Tom the editor a told him all of the things I liked...had a nice conversation and also learned it was the first all digital issue. Everything sent to the printer in PDF format. Applause to a business not afraid to change and keep trying. My favorite mag amongst the rest that are done for our trade! Mick Samsel
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Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Will it still fit in a standard magazine file holder?
Just checking. Waiting in anticipation here.
SignCraft is KING!
------------------ "When Love and Skill Work Together ... Expect a Masterpiece"
Got my issue yesterday, firt response was not a good one.
It threw me off big time, but I opened my mind a little, ( just a little )
I really like the new format, content is a big plus. I like the roomie look too.
But the paper has got to go, damn already got the cover filthy, feels like it'll get ruined easily, I keep every sign craft as if it were a collectors edition.
I would like the glossy paper again.
It " feels" cheap, what can I say!!
Just my opinion
------------------ Bob Rochon Creative Signworks Millbury, MA bob@creativesignworks.com
"Some people's kids"
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
I saw that Marc Estep! Great looking sign too. Congrats on getting it in there. Good work!
------------------ John Deaton III Deaton Design 109 N. Cumberland Ave.,Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-573-9101
Thanks John, Mike had a lot to do with it, they didn't put his name in, maybe next time. Thanks again.
Marc
------------------ Marc & Mike Estep SignCrafters of London 202 E. 4th St London Ky mestep@kih.net 606-862-0003
Posted by Bruce Evans (Member # 44) on :
Feels kinda cheap. My bet is that it is indeed cheaper to produce. I liked the old glossy paper stock...especially the cover. I like to save my issues and I'm not sure this one will hold up as nicely.
Just my opinion and you know how those go.
------------------ Bruce Evans Chromark Design-A-Sign Covina , CA bruce@chromark.net
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
So Where's MY copy?
------------------ Marcano-Welch Signs Luquillo, Puerto Rico 787-889-6608
Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
Hi, I got my copy this week, I like the new layout, etc. I subscribe thru AS Handover, Signwriters supplies in London, it must have surprised them too as it came a little corrugated to me...after being forced into an A4 envelope! I agree with the comments about the cover....it would be nice to keep that glossy for longterm protection.
But the new layout are great...and some great reading ahead of me...Thanks also to Dan for his fireworks step by step..
------------------ Henry Barker #1924 akaKaftan SignCraft AB Stockholm, Sweden. A little bit of England in a corner of Stockholm www.signcraft.se info@signcraft.se
Posted by Doug Downey (Member # 829) on :
I was really surprised at first that a magazine that shows all the creative signs and designs all over the world came up with such a simple design for their own name, but after thinking for a bit they use the Mike Stevens thinking and don't want to compete for the attention of the real thing they want to show! our work! very nice thinking! I like the new feel the tack cloth thing works great and it is easier to scan all your work out of too!!!!no more glare on my scans!!!JUST KIDDING!
Great job I like the bigger pictures.
Doug
------------------ Freshink Creative Design Group 376 Romeo, Street Stratford, ON N5A 4T9
Posted by Marty Happy (Member # 302) on :
Love the format. Wasn't sure about the size being that it may not fit into regular magazine holders but it sure is great for the space it allows for more and larger photos. Really would like to have the heavier glossy cover back though.
Happy Signcrafting.......Marty
------------------ Marty Happy Signmaker Since 1974 Happy Ad Sign & Design Regina SK, Canada S4N 5K4
Glad you folks enjoyed the Step-by-Step on Fireworks. I've never received as many phone calls and emails about anything I've written before. For some reason, this article caught some people's attention.
