Hack-Abusi Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Lets be honest, this badge is the absolute dogs bolloxs clean, effective, minimal, sharp, simple, identifiable. Wasn't keen on the change to be honest. I think this represents us more so than the current badge. My opinion of course .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anlaby Owl Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grez Bez Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 14 hours ago, Owls2k said: It isn't the minimalism that dates it, it's the overall design. Many people are swayed by their memories of the badge and us playing in it in great times etc. But in isolation the current one, although not perfect, is a big improvement. Show me any logo that isn't clean and minimalist. Nike. Adidas. Apple. Android etc.... There's a reason why one of the world's biggest musicians (Drake) uses a similar logo. Forest and Derby now have the best badges in the championship for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, LSOwls said: Show me any logo that isn't clean and minimalist. Nike. Adidas. Apple. Android etc.... There's a reason why one of the world's biggest musicians (Drake) uses a similar logo. Forest and Derby now have the best badges in the championship for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperwinngardensowl Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 So far I have held out from buying anything with the “new” drug addled Owl badge on it. The existing one may be similar to the original one but it’s far too fussy and it’s basically the same as Oldhams and the L**ds city coat of arms. I am just not having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I do like the current badge but prefer the more iconic subtle badge. It's simplicity is what made it so effective and recognisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, The Night-Owl said: I do like the current badge but prefer the more iconic subtle badge. It's simplicity is what made it so effective and recognisable. Spot on. It's brilliant, in design terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Perhaps the solution is the club sells the old new old logo as a sew on badge. We can then buy whatever merch we want and sew the badge over the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socialist_Owl Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Owls2k said: It isn't the minimalism that dates it, it's the overall design. Many people are swayed by their memories of the badge and us playing in it in great times etc. But in isolation the current one, although not perfect, is a big improvement. The current one was specifically selected by the chairman due to its heritage design (read: old looking). How is that any improvement over the clean, identifiable logo that follows de riguer form for branding right now? Edited August 14, 2019 by Socialist_Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 13/08/2019 at 12:51, Sham67 said: The OP must be a relatively young fella. The current badge is a variation of the classic. of course it is, the other 'classic 70's'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 36 minutes ago, Socialist_Owl said: The current one was specifically selected by the chairman due to its heritage design (read: old looking). How is that any improvement over the clean, identifiable logo that follows de riguer form for branding right now? I like that we're using a version of our original club crest - you could say it looks old, but to me it speaks to our heritage. I always thought it looked classy when I saw it on old programmes from when my dad was a lad, and although I thought the 70s owl looked decent, it looks very much of its time to me now. I suppose the issue with chasing modern 'branding' trends is that after a few years everything looks dated again, whereas our original crest is more timeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick13 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 To be fair, the current badge has grown on me. it does look quite nice. The old badge was however, perfect!......Instantly recognizable, minimalistic, simple, memorable, unique. Did I read at some point that it was actually based on the letters S.W.?, because it certainly looks like it. An inspired stroke of genius, perhaps THE most iconic design in the world, it really is THAT good. Similar in what it conveys to Forest's badge, Simple, does the job, unique to the club it represents. It WILL return at some point, and it wouldn't hurt to have it on a few items for supporters to purchase if they wish. Mind you, looking at the player names you can have printed on the new shirts from the "personalise it" drop down menu on the official website I doubt there is anyone in the marketing and merchandise department who knows what day it is! Joao?, Abdi,???? Pudil????? Really?...….and no option for Rhodes, who, like him or not ,IS our record signing and possibly a better option to have on your shirt than Abdi...…….it's just slack in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 13/08/2019 at 11:35, tarn owl said: That black polo logo and shirt. flipping awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Nick13 said: To be fair, the current badge has grown on me. it does look quite nice. The old badge was however, perfect!......Instantly recognizable, minimalistic, simple, memorable, unique. Did I read at some point that it was actually based on the letters S.W.?, because it certainly looks like it. An inspired stroke of genius, perhaps THE most iconic design in the world, it really is THAT good. Similar in what it conveys to Forest's badge, Simple, does the job, unique to the club it represents. I agree. To be fair both the current modified original badge and the more modern looking old badge have positives. The classic subtle badge was simplistic, iconic and recognisable. It was a eye-catching classic like the likes of Ajax; Sampdoria, Valencia, Wolves, Newcastle, Norwich and Forest's badges. I do like both badges and can understand the reasoning for reviving the original badge but the old badge was more effective and iconic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxtongent Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Why don't the lovers of the 'iconic' badge (mainly younger middle age) do what we oldies had to do when the 'iconic' was first introduced in place of our older historic badge had to do grin and bear it You may find tat, in time, it will grow on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Even Wick FC have a proper Owl logo: https://twitter.com/WickFootball_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 And Cleethorpes: https://twitter.com/CleeTownFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguin Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, chrisf said: Even Wick FC have a proper Owl logo: https://twitter.com/WickFootball_ Yes but theirs is fatter than fatty Allardyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryBell Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 13/08/2019 at 13:04, LSOwls said: If you are over 60 you like the new Chansiri badge If you are under 60 you like the minimalist Owl If your under 15 you support Man U anyway... Not true in my case - I am over 60 and I prefer the minimalist badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, VictoryBell said: Not true in my case - I am over 60 and I prefer the minimalist badge. I'm well under sixty and I prefer our original crest. Who would've thought that sweeping generalisations might be wrong, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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