“I think it is a testament to London’s diversity that its iconic typeface was originally designed by an immigrant, and updated by another (twice: Albertus Nova and this typeface), which I am extremely proud of, regardless of how small my contribution may be.”

London Street Signs author Alistair Hall tells the story of Toshi Omagari’s refresh of the City of London’s (COL) typeface, COL Sign.

https://wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2025/10/updating-albertus-for-the-city-of-london/

#Type #TypeDesign #London #Signs

“I think it is a testament to London’s diversity that its iconic typeface was originally designed by an immigrant, and updated by another (twice: Albertus Nova and this typeface), which I am extremely proud of, regardless of how small my contribution may be.”

London Street Signs author Alistair Hall tells the story of Toshi Omagari’s refresh of the City of London’s (COL) typeface, COL Sign.

https://wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2025/10/updating-albertus-for-the-city-of-london/

#Type #TypeDesign #London #Signs

One from the archive, ‘Meet Earl Phillips: Cleveland's Greatest Living Sign Painter', with a lovely short film by Cleveland SGS:

https://bl.ag/earl-phillips-clevelands-greatest-living-sign-painter/

Photo: John Skrtic (https://www.instagram.com/skrticx/)

#SignPainters #SignPainting #Signs #Cleveland #Ohio #ThrowbackThursday

One from the archive, ‘Meet Earl Phillips: Cleveland's Greatest Living Sign Painter', with a lovely short film by Cleveland SGS:

https://bl.ag/earl-phillips-clevelands-greatest-living-sign-painter/

Photo: John Skrtic (https://www.instagram.com/skrticx/)

#SignPainters #SignPainting #Signs #Cleveland #Ohio #ThrowbackThursday

Signs on stamps; what's not to like.

As part of the centenary celebrations for Route 66 the United States Postal Service is issuing this series of stamps that prominantly feature neon and motel signs.

I'd love to know if this is a first, or if signs on stamps have been done before?

https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2025/1029-usps-provides-sneak-peek-at-2026-stamps.htm

#Stamps #USPS #Signs #Route66 #Motels #FieldNotes #Philately

Signs on stamps; what's not to like.

As part of the centenary celebrations for Route 66 the United States Postal Service is issuing this series of stamps that prominantly feature neon and motel signs.

I'd love to know if this is a first, or if signs on stamps have been done before?

https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2025/1029-usps-provides-sneak-peek-at-2026-stamps.htm

#Stamps #USPS #Signs #Route66 #Motels #FieldNotes #Philately

#shitpost #sign #signs #funnySigns #funny_signs

Love this little addition to a Strong Winds warning sign I spotted near the Rest And Be Thankful during a quick hillwalking trip to the Arrochar Alps yesterday. However, I failed to find the plaque marking the spot where the fictional Barry from EastEnders was pushed to his death by the equally fictional Janine. Scotland has some weird stuff!

#scotland #restandbethankful #signs #streetart #keepscotlandweird

Be the anonymous human you want to meet in the world. #signs #Photography

https://so.nwalsh.com/2026/01/01/161800

Love this little addition to a Strong Winds warning sign I spotted near the Rest And Be Thankful during a quick hillwalking trip to the Arrochar Alps yesterday. However, I failed to find the plaque marking the spot where the fictional Barry from EastEnders was pushed to his death by the equally fictional Janine. Scotland has some weird stuff!

#scotland #restandbethankful #signs #streetart #keepscotlandweird

Be the anonymous human you want to meet in the world. #signs #Photography

https://so.nwalsh.com/2026/01/01/161800

@catsalad
And possibly tardigrades - otherwise, totally agree.
#signs #cats #humans

Building road signs at home using a Cricut Machine

https://annanay.dev/build-a-signboard/

#HackerNews #Building #road #signs #at #home #using #a #Cricut #Machine #DIY #Cricut #RoadSigns #HomeProjects #MakerCommunity

The real question is HOW do we want time travel? Upgraded Delorian? Old-timey British Police box? Fancy art nouveau design with upholstered seat? HOW do we want time travel!

#timetravel #weird #signs #humor #humour

OK, politicians and campaign workers, the #election is over. Please collect your campaign #signs that have been blighting the towns highways and neighborhoods for the past several months. For future reference, candidates whose signs persist well after election day are less likely to get my #vote next time around.

BTW, These stupid signs don't change anyones mind anyway. Especially the obnoxious oversized ones that are gaining popularity lately.

#rant #oldpeopleofmastodon #uspol