Who makes the best A-2 Namestrips

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Clarendon again! Same as the other eBay guy. Check that handlebar coming off the R.

Hey, call me a type nerd. It's part of how I make my living. :ugeek:

 

[shanghai joe]

Clarendon again! Same as the other eBay guy. Check that handlebar coming off the R.

Hey, call me a type nerd. It's part of how I make my living. :ugeek:

well spotted!

 

[T-Bolt]

Clarendon again! Same as the other eBay guy. Check that handlebar coming off the R.

Hey, call me a type nerd. It's part of how I make my living. :ugeek:

I like the look of this type style (the top one).......whether it is authentic to the forties or not. I also like the look of the leather shown in this ad (the top one). I would be most concerned getting a good looking leather strip for the stamping to go on as well as the lettering itself.


Ted

 

[SuinBruin]

Clarendon again! Same as the other eBay guy. Check that handlebar coming off the R.

Hey, call me a type nerd. It's part of how I make my living. :ugeek:

I've bought strips from both sellers. The type is the same, but the leather is totally different. The one on the bottom is very thin and cheap feeling, and the letters are not as deeply impressed. If you like or don't mind the Clarendon, go with the one on top.

 

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It looks better on the top example, I do admit, because it's obviously hand-spaced and more deeply embossed. The thing is not to make it look too professional - just as is true with painted patch repros (or should be!).