Last Chance On Logo Changes

[OTUA YM]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text.gif

Okay, so now that the LOGO has been selected,
I want to finalize it.

I found a small flaw in the original design that I have since fixed.
Now I want to make sure that we are all happy with the font used for the website name.

Is everyone okay with it ??? (ie. lettering, size, spacing)

The truetype font I used is called SF AUTOMATON, that I found on the net.
Its similar to the Mazda font, but may not be exact.

Our original stickers used a different italic font for \\\"Toronto\\\",
And the letters in \\\"Mazda\\\" touched each other, like the real thing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/xenons3/2004_1015_172900AA.jpg

So, what do you all think ??
Any suggestions ??
Does anybody have the real Mazda font in truetype, or something better than the one I used ??
.... if so let me know.

[mEtH]

That is okay, we dont want to match the exact Mazda otherwise we could run into problems.

[Xenon]

I personally think the current font seems cluttered and blocky. I would like to see a font that is simple and clean.

perhaps an Ariel or similar font would fit the logo better?

[S.F.W.]

I agree it is on the blocky side, but I still like it. I don\'t know a lot about fonts, etc, but I would want to stay away from the standard stuff, let\'s be different.

[OTUA YM]

Latest attempt.
Real \"Mazda 3\" font with \"Toronto & .com\" bolder and italic.
Any opinions..... or has this thing been beaten to death. :sarc

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text_v2.gif

[-RJ3-]

Personally I like the blocky thick font (original attempt) The edit you did just doesn\'t look right. It seems to be unbalanced in a way.

[OTUA YM]

For something that may be stuck to your car,
I\'m surprised at the little amount of feedback given.
Anyways, I have decided to go with this....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text_final_edition.gif

[Cardinal Fang]

Looks good to me.

[majic]

Originally posted by OTUA YM


For something that may be stuck to your car,
I\'m surprised at the little amount of feedback given.


no b*tcin\' = acceptance ;)

[S.F.W.]

I like the final, easty to read when on the car.

[Flagrum_3]

Originally posted by OTUA YM


For something that may be stuck to your car,
I\'m surprised at the little amount of feedback given.
Anyways, I have decided to go with this....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text_final_edition.gif

Usually I don\'t get into these kind of things, but since you asked for feedback...I think the font style is fine but seems too (wide) compared to the logo, the logo I think is awesome and it should have more prominence.

Just a thought.

Thanks,


_3


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[KenYork]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text_final_edition.gif

I think Toronto should be a different font. We may know what it says,
but for promotional exposure it\'s not easy to read.



my 2 cents.

[mEtH]

The kerning on this new one is all wrong, Mazda is so tight compared to the toronto and makes it look like a seperate word and a different font. The problem with the original TM3 decals is there was like 3 different fonts on different angles and such.

I wouldn\'t mind even seeing the 3 in the font used in Toronto to make it one solid word. The 3 badge always looks weird because the mazda is always so close togheter and then this this huge gap inbetween \"mazda\" and the \"3\". I mean the 3 is also in the gauges so why double it up in the web address?

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Originally posted by KenYork


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text_final_edition.gif

I think Toronto should be a different font. We may know what it says,
but for promotional exposure it\'s not easy to read.



my 2 cents.

I agree, I like the original (like the one on Xenon\'s Plate cover)

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by TheBiz



Originally posted by KenYork


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/tm3_logo_with_text_final_edition.gif

I think Toronto should be a different font. We may know what it says,
but for promotional exposure it\'s not easy to read.



my 2 cents.

I agree, I like the original (like the one on Xenon\'s Plate cover)

x2

[SourcE]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/SourcE2/Drawing1.gif

Personally, I think we should one single font for the url.

As above, we don\'t need to use the \"3\" or the \"mazda\" font. Just a nice simple to read, above is Agency FB 36pt.

[TM3]

I think on stickers, it will look better if the font is a little thicker (like on the original)... it will be more clear...

[SourcE]

^agreed, the above was only meant as an example

[OTUA YM]

Finally, some feedback !!!
Maybe we need to hold a website text contest. :p

To be honest, I wasn\'t fully happy with the original text.
... that is why I brought it to everyones attention.

After looking at a few alternatives using the original text design,
I thought the one I selected looked the best.
... I guess I was wrong.

Anything below tickle your fancy ???

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/TM3_Logo_text_samples.gif

[Jeff-TheBiz]

17... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/xenons3/2004_1015_172900AA.jpg

[SourcE]

i like #12,

i would not use the www. prefix on the decal..... ;)

[majic]

Originally posted by OTUA YM


Anything below tickle your fancy ???



3,8,9..

[Cardinal Fang]

3,8, 13

[mEtH]

3

[bluntman]

#9

[TheProfessor]

Originally posted by OTUA YM
Anything below tickle your fancy ???


1, 4 and 17 ;)

[TM3]

3, 4, or 9 (without the www)

[bluntman]

How about restarting this thread with a poll?

[TM3]

unfortunately, polls only allow 10 items, which i may or maynot be able to change, but you can also make one selection oppose to pick a top 3 choices or something.

[SourcE]

considering the number of replies, and as such the interest members have, i would just go with the most popular already stated.

i.e. #3 or #9

:D

[Broli]

3, 9, 13

i like!!

[Xenon]

If we are talking SPECIFICALLY for a plate sticker, larger, bolder text the better.

If we are talking about sharing the text between all merchandise, then I think something stylish, simple but easy to read is needed.

I personally like 9, 10 and the varients that drop the www. and/or capitalize the important words TORONTOMAZDA3.

[OTUA YM]

I can draw a logo....
But I can\'t figure out how to do a POLL :p

Anyways, I have narrowed it down to 3 most popular fonts
1 & 2 >>> Same font, different \"3\"
3 & 4 >>> Same font, different thickness
5 & 6 >>> Same font, lower & upper case

Personally, I like.... 1,3,and 5
#1 has the original \"3\" which is unique to our car.
#2 the \"3\" gets lost. Its too similar to the \"a\".
#3 the font is thicker which is better than #4.
#4 the font is too thin.
#5 uses lower case (like all websites). Its also easier to read and the \"3\" stands out better.
#6 is bold and simple, but like I said above.... lowercase is easier to read.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Mazda3Pix/logo/Mazda_3_text_poll.gif

If someone wants to create a poll.... do it.

[Broli]

here is the poll for you man (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=6357)