Pipe Club Logo: Tell me what you think?

[sailorjeremy]

Had a little extra free time and I figured since I'll be back in VA in the next few months I might as well get started on forming up a pipe club. There's a few VA Beach/Norfolk people around here so I figured I'd get the word out early. Now, I'm no designer by any means. I just do this as a hobby, but I'd like your thoughts. Of course you don't have to be from the area.

A little background on Hampton Roads, VA. It is very rich in Naval and Maritime history. Most of the local economy revolves around its shipyards, government contracting, and cargo shipping via the Chesapeake Bay. The Navy has a huge presence in the are so a sailor seemed to suit the logo well. The design in the background is the Hampton Roads regional flag.

 

[sailorjeremy]

Thanks JD! The grey background is just there for contrast. Everything within the circular logo is what would be used.

 

[papipeguy]

Really cool logo. It captures the essence of the area plus it would great on a shirt.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Cool design. I would be proud to have that as a pipe club logo if my club was in your area.

 

[apatim]

Love it!

 

[marine33]

Bad azz

 

[nkourilo]

Nice logo. Seems to perfectly incorporate all the important elements plus, as papipeguy wrote, it would look great on a shirt. Nice work.

 

[rangerearthpig]

I think you nailed it, Brother!

 

[sidious]

Well done! I'm wondering how it might look if you colored in the pipe and possibly the hat. Just a thought.

 

[rolldog]

Spot on and original. It also focuses more on the smoker than a pipe or too, which I like. Pipe clubs are about people, not just pipes. Well done.

 

[mso489]

Would the pipe smokers who served in other branches complain? You could ask. For graphic design, this looks good.

 

[sailorjeremy]

Would the pipe smokers who served in other branches complain? You could ask.

Hmm... Good point. I don't think that anyone would complain. But I can see how a person might not be able to relate. I'm still planning on doing some other designs so we'll see.

 

[stbruno70]

Very striking design.
If Hampton Roads is, as you say, a Navy town, then featuring a sailor is surely appropriate.
We at the Golden Gate Pipe Club just went through a similar exercise in designing our logo.
You have the advantage of first mover, as your club does not yet exist. We had to go through various meetings and votes before we agreed on our logo.
Good luck to you and your future pipe club.

 

[ssjones]

I think you nailed the Hampton Roads pipe culture!
Here's our Winchester (VA) club logo, simple but I think it works.

 

[haroldt]

Two words: Very Nice.

 

[hawke]

Seems like a winner! :clap:

 

[smeigs]

good lookin logo. We have been messing around with some logos for the Albuquerque pipe club as well. Well done.

 

[lincolnsbark]

Really awesome!

 

[andystewart]

I really like it - clean and modern with all the info you need right there. It has the benefit of looking quite young and sporty, which is attractive, and - like the others - will stand the test of time. I wish there were more pipe clubs in the UK and they made the effort you guys do!
Andy