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Hello from Canada

Zonka

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Hi everyone,

New to the forum and the sign business. I'm looking into getting into the sign industry and have been doing a tonne of research/reading lately.

While researching I've also been looking through my grandfathers old files/photos of his sign business back in the late 60's-80's. "Metro Signs Ltd" in Toronto. He loved working with gold leaf and had a skill set you don't really see around anymore. Was an amazing painter too... I think it's kinda funny how he used to criticize modern sign companies, and now I'm wanting to get into it :tongue:

Anyways here's a couple photos of some of his work that I found. I'm looking forward to start up my own business soon and reading all the great info on this forum! :thumb:
 

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Craig Sjoquist

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Welcome to a outstanding Signs 101 & people.

Wow really like to see more of your Grandfathers work that is awesome.

Still enjoy hand lettering here 37 yrs & counting.
 

Speedsterbeast

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Welcome from the top of Ontario.
You've come to the right place to speed up the learning curve.
Hope your skin isn't too thin though.
 

imrtstc

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Hey Canada, any chance you could get me a price on a Mimaki UJF 3042? im looking for the best price. I hear prices are cheaper up there.
 

Zonka

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Welcome from the top of Ontario.
You've come to the right place to speed up the learning curve.
Hope your skin isn't too thin though.

Not at all! I'm here to learn as much as I can, and one thing I like about this forum is that its FULL of professionals

As requested heres some more photos.. Looking forward to having some of my own work to show! Thanks for the warm welcomes :smile:
 

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