Inspiration For Cigar Signs?

shilala · 10-06-2012, 10:02 AM

I've been looking at lots of cigar signs, logos, old cigar art, etc.
I'm trying to find something I like for my first cigar sign making project.
I kind of like this old Partagas sign, but I'm not at all married to that idea.
I wanted to get some input from you guys to see what you might like. Anything will help, beit pictures, ideas, or just adding to someone else's idea.

Ogre · 10-06-2012, 10:08 AM

That is a cool pic. I do like the "Old School" looking style. Maybe something classic.

shilala · 10-06-2012, 10:30 AM

Let me see if this works...

joeobx · 10-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Scott,
you may have already done this but if not, search cigar signs on E #ay....lot of cool looking signs. Or hell just let that wild imagination of yours loose and see what happens

shilala · 10-06-2012, 11:35 AM

I've got some ideas for some simple stuff, Joe. Some not-so-simple stuff, too. It's not likely I'll hang anything right now, so I want to make stuff you guys would like.

10-06-2012, 05:04 PM

I have always been a fan of Ralph Steadman's artwork... If you made any signs that were similar to his style and are reasonably priced, I'd by them for my man cave...

sevans105 · 10-06-2012, 05:27 PM

Roxy.....that would be cool. I really like that Partagas sign too. Ideas, ideas. Something to do during the long winter. Time to buy a router!

shilala · 10-12-2012, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the help, Gentlemen!!!
I can certainly use some more input.
Here's my router, Scott. It makes making things easy, it's the software that's mental torture.

363 · 10-12-2012, 11:04 AM

Scott, probably sure it's not very cigar themed and more on the complicated side, but I'd love to see something Art Nevou style. I'd hang that any day

sevans105 · 10-12-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Thanks for the help, Gentlemen!!!
I can certainly use some more input.
Here's my router, Scott. It makes making things easy, it's the software that's mental torture.

SWEEEEET! I know I would have ZERO ability to run that thing, but I'm still jealous. I'm all excited because a guy has a Shopsmith up for sale for 150 bucks. It's an older one, but I've been dying to get a lathe. Having the other capabilities would be pure gravy. I'm second in line..if the other buyer backs out, I'll have it tonight!

The software might be a pain, but the ability to reproduce - perfectly - is fantastic.

10-14-2012, 12:14 AM

If you make a good looking sign let us see and I might have to talk you into making another for my cave...

NeuRon · 10-14-2012, 06:09 AM

Scott, if you make a a Partagas Sign, id buy one.. ive wanted a replica of that sign for ages!

shilala · 10-18-2012, 02:39 PM

I modeled a Partagas sign. I'm going to make one to see how it turns out. The model is real small, 11" x 6" on 3/4" stock. If I'm happy with it, I might make a big one.
I don't paint, it's not in my arsenal, so I figured I'd do the sign in cherry or oak or whatever looks nice and then stain and poly it.
Anyways, here's the model...

363 · 10-18-2012, 02:44 PM

cannot wait to see how this turns out!

shilala · 10-18-2012, 02:57 PM

I made the sign with inspiration from this pic. I had to wing the border, but I think it's pretty close. I used a font that would lend itself to routing a little better than the original, but it's almost exactly the same.

BlkDrew · 10-18-2012, 03:02 PM

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

NeuRon · 10-18-2012, 03:08 PM

i want!!! i suck at painting, but id give it a whirl. lol

10-06-2012, 10:02 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Inspiration For Cigar Signs? I've been looking at lots of cigar signs, logos, old cigar art, etc. I'm trying to find something I like for my first cigar sign making project. I kind of like this old Partagas sign, but I'm not at all married to that idea. I wanted to get some input from you guys to see what you might like. Anything will help, beit pictures, ideas, or just adding to someone else's idea. __________________

10-06-2012, 10:08 AM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? That is a cool pic. I do like the "Old School" looking style. Maybe something classic. __________________

10-06-2012, 10:30 AM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Let me see if this works... __________________

10-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#4
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Scott, you may have already done this but if not, search cigar signs on E #ay....lot of cool looking signs. Or hell just let that wild imagination of yours loose and see what happens __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-06-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? I've got some ideas for some simple stuff, Joe. Some not-so-simple stuff, too. It's not likely I'll hang anything right now, so I want to make stuff you guys would like. __________________

10-06-2012, 05:04 PM	#6
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? I have always been a fan of Ralph Steadman's artwork... If you made any signs that were similar to his style and are reasonably priced, I'd by them for my man cave...

10-06-2012, 05:27 PM	#7
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Roxy.....that would be cool. I really like that Partagas sign too. Ideas, ideas. Something to do during the long winter. Time to buy a router! __________________

10-12-2012, 10:57 AM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Thanks for the help, Gentlemen!!! I can certainly use some more input. Here's my router, Scott. It makes making things easy, it's the software that's mental torture. __________________

10-12-2012, 11:04 AM	#9
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Scott, probably sure it's not very cigar themed and more on the complicated side, but I'd love to see something Art Nevou style. I'd hang that any day __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

10-14-2012, 12:14 AM	#11
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? If you make a good looking sign let us see and I might have to talk you into making another for my cave...

10-14-2012, 06:09 AM	#12
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Scott, if you make a a Partagas Sign, id buy one.. ive wanted a replica of that sign for ages!

10-18-2012, 02:39 PM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? I modeled a Partagas sign. I'm going to make one to see how it turns out. The model is real small, 11" x 6" on 3/4" stock. If I'm happy with it, I might make a big one. I don't paint, it's not in my arsenal, so I figured I'd do the sign in cherry or oak or whatever looks nice and then stain and poly it. Anyways, here's the model... __________________

10-18-2012, 02:44 PM	#14
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? cannot wait to see how this turns out! __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

10-18-2012, 02:57 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? I made the sign with inspiration from this pic. I had to wing the border, but I think it's pretty close. I used a font that would lend itself to routing a little better than the original, but it's almost exactly the same. __________________

10-18-2012, 03:02 PM	#16
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? Can't wait to see how it turns out.

10-18-2012, 03:08 PM	#17
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: Inspiration For Cigar Signs? i want!!! i suck at painting, but id give it a whirl. lol