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It's a start, but you're using too many different display fonts together, the colours look like a hotdog stand and you're relying on effects (outlines and embossing) too much. Your hierarchy needs work as well - at a glance, the name of your business is just "Sign Shop".

Haha, I knew the customer must have had some input there. I don't think blowing up the ribbon was the right solution though, as it still looks way too big. Ribbons in retro designs are usually lower on the hierarchy, but the plate is clearly the main element in this design, so the giant ribbon...

Looks fantastic, as always. I can offer some critique though: The Filling Station banner is way too big, and it's making the hierarchy unclear. Filling Station seems to be competing with Edinger's, and if they're famous (or they want to present themselves as such), then Edinger's should be top...

It looks like the bulb is shattering a window behind it. This is probably because the "rays" are inverted and should be spreading as they move away from the bulb. They're also too thin, I think. Also, the overall silhouette of the logo is awkward and not very natural. The text should not be the...

No it isn't

No luck with those. Tried 3 different phone numbers and none of them worked. Have you used them before?

Library of Congress has a higher resolution scan of it (~5000px lengthwise). The link is right on the Clker page you posted.

I'm looking for a supplier (Canada or USA) that can do barrier banners, like so. Any recommendations?

When we need text in another language, we just ask the customer to type it out in their language in a Word file and send it over. From there it's easy enough to change to another font that supports the character set.

I probably should have mentioned that the workmanship is fantastic, instead of being completely negative! My apologies. To answer Craig's question, the typography is boring because Futura (along with Gill Sans and others) are far too overused for this type of thing. Using three different types...

These coffee companies need some design inspiration - they all look the same. Saltspring Coffee, Marley Coffee...

The style the heron is drawn in looks dated, the typography is boring and plain and the end result is really just an expensive rock with a message written on it. It serves the function of labeling the name of the apartments, but not much else. With a bit better design, which wouldn't have been...

Face palm. Seriously?

You don't have to invest in a full roll in order to test a product. Ask your supplier and/or manufacturer for a sample roll.

I'm not really clear on what you're asking. If you're just designing a new plaque in the same style as this, the font you're looking for is Optima and I don't really know what else you would need. The original plaque isn't in the picture, it's only rubbings of the names.

Pick up a copy of Mastering Layout: On the Art of Eye Appeal by Mike Stevens and read it at least 3 times. If you want to make signs AND do your own layouts, you need to at least learn the basics of how to make a layout that is both appealing and effective.

It's because Adobe Reader is trying to be smart and recognises it as a rectangle, not a letter.

There are probably some merchant members that could help you with this job.

Thanks! I just found it myself by scrolling through all my installed fonts - knew I had it. For some reason LilyUPC is out of alphabetical order and comes up in its own little group at the very end of the list, so I literally had to try every font I have installed!