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Wondering if anyone has examples of script looking good using all caps?
Edit: And no, this isn't a joke. The company name is four letters...and more of an acronym than an actual name or word...hence the idea of all caps. I'm thinking a sort of simple script that sort of interlocks...but I just haven't been able to work it out yet.
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Maybe on a soft diagonal with each letter having its own area, not perfectly lined up and NOT distorted....or if you did the old shape thing, each letter in a diamond-shaped panel with the side points touching & do the diamonds in varying hues of the same shade with the initial in white? Love....Jill
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Depends on the script. A formal one looks like crap, however , one with caps that are like casual caps is fine. The Behoenek font Chicago is an excellent example.
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BUT . . .as Timi suggested, in a monogram format they can work.
Try studying some monogramed initials and playing with 'joining' them with the scroll work and filigree normally found around ornate script caps. I'm sure there are company 'logos' that use their initials in this way.
PS: For some inspiration ...examples of such monograms could be found at jewelry stores in their catalogs, as well as some pretty stuff that tailors and people who do monogram work can do with sewing machines now . . .
Even then they should be interlocked with a down to top or left to right format (or a combination of the two)...interestingly a monogram normally consists of 2 or 3 letters (not four)
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The only rule is..... there are no rules when it comes to true creativity!
Sure if you just slap 4 capital script letters together it will look like crap..... BUT.... if you take some time to choose a font where the letters co-ordinate well, adjust spacing, possibly manipulate the letters and how they intermingle, employ creative and judicious use of shapes, colours and other effects, you might get something that looks decent.
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Arthur Vanson's new Tideway Script Alternate caps would work well. (shameless plug for him) Love....Jill
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