Another Decal Project - 69 Z

[firstgenaddict]

The problem is the printing process is different... original was printed with a Rubber matrix plate which is why you see the heavy edges with the lighter area just inside like a halo.
Impression pressure was to high, causes the ink to squish (technical term) out from the plate. THIS is the reason you can't get the triangle in the middle of the A small enough.
Get a rubber hand stamp made using the same size font as you have now, then load it with paint and you will get the right look.

[PeteLeathersac]

If you're looking for more constructive criticism..

On the original, isn't the A a tiny bit taller at the top than the I is?.

Also the original A looks like there's more space between the lower legs..

The original has more black showing between the top and the inner upper point of the triangle...as someone pointed out above?.

It looks like the original has a bit more space between the A & I at the bottom where they're closest together too..

And isn't the AI actually on a very slight angle compared to the lower line so it's closer to the line on the right side than it is on the left?.

Was the original imprint color for sure black...somehow what's left of the original looks like it could've been a dark brown or?.


~ Pete

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[Don_Lightfoot]

All very good observations and input guys. Agree, no doubt this particular original was done via stamp.

I can make the necessary adjustments and am good to go. Thanks for the help

[MosportGreen66]

Don I did not mean to start a bashing thread. Your work is most appreciated. I wish I had a Z for your stickers!

[Don_Lightfoot]

No need to apologize Dan. I was just trying to be funny with my "tough crowd" comment, but maybe it got taken the wrong way (should have thrown in some smillies I guess). All comments were taken as very constructive. Thanks.