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dave_in_delaware · 09-26-2006, 07:24 AM

I was just curious what everyone thought of Springfield's "new" spaceage font they use for their name on the new EMP? It's a definite detour from their traditional lettering.

(cropped from slide)

Here's the original file from SA's website (just reduced in size):

(reduced 50% from original file)

I wonder if all their new guns will use this font, or just the EMP line?

I thought it looked cool at first glance, but looking at it closer makes me change my mind. SA is a very established company. I believe they should stick to their traditional lettering styles on all their firearms. It's a standard like the logo. Their corporate identity. Why change it??

Sure, use the "new" font for the letters "EMP," but NOT the traditional "Springfield Armory" name on the slide!!

SLCDave · 09-26-2006, 07:25 AM

I think it looks horrible.

R/T Performance · 09-26-2006, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLCDave

I think it looks horrible.

Bad idea

Yuck

Arps · 09-26-2006, 07:52 AM

I dont really care for it.

rcellis · 09-26-2006, 07:55 AM

Looks OK to me.

Krackels · 09-26-2006, 07:56 AM

Yuck.

FireDawgUSAF79 · 09-26-2006, 08:26 AM

makes it look like some bootleg Springfield

**Old School** · 09-26-2006, 08:38 AM

It is next generation lettering for a next generation pistol. That said, being Old School, I do prefer the traditional font type.

Pappa Bear · 09-26-2006, 08:46 AM

looks OK

LorDiego01 · 09-26-2006, 09:06 AM

Dont like it. its too X-tReMe!!!!!

I do like the EMP though, that looks classy.

09-26-2006, 07:24 AM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,983	SA's new font?? I was just curious what everyone thought of Springfield's "new" spaceage font they use for their name on the new EMP? It's a definite detour from their traditional lettering. (cropped from slide) Here's the original file from SA's website (just reduced in size): (reduced 50% from original file) I wonder if all their new guns will use this font, or just the EMP line? I thought it looked cool at first glance, but looking at it closer makes me change my mind. SA is a very established company. I believe they should stick to their traditional lettering styles on all their firearms. It's a standard like the logo. Their corporate identity. Why change it?? Sure, use the "new" font for the letters "EMP," but NOT the traditional "Springfield Armory" name on the slide!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms] Last edited by dave_in_delaware : 09-26-2006 at 07:32 AM.

09-26-2006, 07:25 AM	#2
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,983	I think it looks horrible. __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

09-26-2006, 07:56 AM	#6
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,749 Blog Entries: 5	Yuck. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

09-26-2006, 08:38 AM	#8
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	It is next generation lettering for a next generation pistol. That said, being Old School, I do prefer the traditional font type. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

09-26-2006, 08:46 AM	#9
Pappa Bear XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 30	looks OK __________________ XD45 Bi-tone TAC, TFO's, Tungsten GR XD40 TAC, Trijicon Night Sights XD40 SC, TFO's SA TRP Kimber TLE/RL II "No other success in life, can compensate for failure in the home."

09-26-2006, 07:52 AM	#4
Arps XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	I dont really care for it.

09-26-2006, 07:55 AM	#5
rcellis XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 41	Looks OK to me.

09-26-2006, 08:26 AM	#7
FireDawgUSAF79 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey Posts: 104	makes it look like some bootleg Springfield

09-26-2006, 09:06 AM	#10
LorDiego01 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 175	Dont like it. its too X-tReMe!!!!! I do like the EMP though, that looks classy. __________________ XD .45 Tactical

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