SoB - The Logo

Discussion in 'Sons of Ben' started by Z010 Union, Sep 15, 2006.

  1. The Major

    The Major New Member

    Sep 7, 2006
    Philadelphia
    I was just thinking about maybe adding a tri corner colonial hat to the skull, and maybe long hair coming down the back of the head like how Ben Franklin actual hair might look cool, and make the logo more personal and colonoal that way you still see the crack in the forehead and the bifocals and the oar, but is till more personalized. Just throwing it out there for you.
     
  2. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    yeah, i think you mentioned that in the other thread, and i was thinking about adding the franklin-ish hair. i don't know if the tri-corner hat will hide the liberty bell crack, so i'm hesitant to try that idea out.

    but thanks again for the suggestions.
     
  3. The Major

    The Major New Member

    Sep 7, 2006
    Philadelphia
    You could always tilt the hat up a little so you see the top of the head and the crack. I understand the hesitation to try it though
     
  4. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    i could try that ... just need to find a good chunk of time to work on this stuff. :rolleyes:
     
  5. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    have i really let this go for over 3 months?! yikes.

    stay tuned ...
     
  6. mdelrossi1

    mdelrossi1 Member

    Jul 29, 2005
    Center City Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    heres a little different version of the SOB logo...I think the bayonet is on the wrong side of the rifle but I think it works better than the scythe...

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  7. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe the bayonet and the scythe...I wanted a locally historic symbol in the logo and farm tools appear on all 3 tri-state flags
     
  8. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bifocals, bifocals, bifocals.

    BTW If you get a chance, and like to learn more about Franklin, watch the PBS special. I watched it on my DVR over the last few months. Awesome.
     
  9. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I agree.

    Also, see if we can fit a Kite in there somewhere.
     
  10. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    the bayonet can be either top or bottom of the barrel ...

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    where were these comments and suggestions 3 months ago? yikes.

    and don't worry, the bifocals, as part of the original concept, will remain in the final. the sketch, as shown, is just the basic form to which details will be added.
     
  11. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not sure about the kite, but at least bifocals will give it something new and unique.

    Otherwise, it just looks like a Pirates of the Caribbean or Tampa Bay Bucs logo.
     
  12. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    on the 14th/15th i hope you'll see something that kicks tail.

    in the meantime, should the rifle w/ bayonet be implemented? if so, in lieu of what, the scythe or oar?
     
  13. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oars and rifle sound more Philly than a scythe.

    Unless of course, the stadium is out in Lancaster, than I would need to rethink this. ;)
     
  14. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Damn that kite idea crashed harder than a R/C Airplane under my control.
     
  15. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe a Latin phrase?

    aut vincere aut mori (either to conquer or to die)
     
  16. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe one of the items crossing behind the skull could be a flagpole flying the Betsy Ross flag?
     
  17. mdelrossi1

    mdelrossi1 Member

    Jul 29, 2005
    Center City Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ask and ye shall receive.

    [​IMG]

    they're kinda crappy but i did em in like 5 mins...didnt put TOO much effort into it but you get the idea...want them doing anything? like slanting or on his forehead or anything like that or just leave em as is?
     
  18. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    little over-reaction on my part ... my bad.

    royalties you say?! hmm, maybe bryan, SP and i need to have a chat.
    [insert maniacal laugh here]

    i didn't realize, until just now, that it's kind of similar to the barra brava logo. i might have to rethink some things, and come up with some tweaks, to make it seem not so blatant.
     
  19. dangit77

    dangit77 Member

    Aug 2, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not sure why you want the skull in the logo but here are some sugestions for having the skull logo more Philly/Franklin centric.

    Put Ben Franklin's cul-de-sac long hair on the skull

    Have the skull sitting on a prone kite

    Have the skull sitting on the Constitution with "We The People" showing

    Have the 13 circle of stars that Betsy Ross designed behind the skull

    A pole at the base of the skull and lightning bolts attacking it

    Put a backing like the Mummer have behind the skull and on that you can put any number of Phildelphia icons suck as the Independence Hall, City Hall, an out line of the city, etc.

    I would have drawn these options up for you but I see from previous postings that that is a touchy matter.
     
  20. mdelrossi1

    mdelrossi1 Member

    Jul 29, 2005
    Center City Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    nah man im sorry, next time ill talk to you before i step on your toes like that.
     
  21. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
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    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why dont you kids take it outside after school? :p

    At least now I know your SoB material ready to fight over Adobe Illustrator? Check
     
  22. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    that was one of the things, accompanied by the bifocals, that was being considered to make it more franklin-ish ... and it might make it into the logo afterall.

    something like this would work with what i have in mind to make it less similar to barra brava's logo.

    lightning bolts are very graphic and bold ... maybe accompanied by the famous key ben used too.

    dude, i said i over-reacted ... but thanks for reminding me how much of a doosh i sounded like. :rolleyes:
     
  23. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
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    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    For reference - other supporters

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  24. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
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    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  25. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
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    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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