Wood Handle Bars (.com)
I must apologize for the extremely inconsistent blogging; I cannot promise I will ever level out. I have been working on a website re-design for Ken Carroll, craftsman of beautiful wooden handlebars for bicycles and here is a bit of a teaser for the redesign, which should go live sometime soon. I will write more about the site and project once it goes online.
For now, let me know what you think about the typography overlaid on top of the photograph. I did it by hand, inspired by some fantastic analog typographers and calligraphers I found online over the weekend.
Friday, November 7, 2008
6 Comments
the hand lettering looks reeeeeal nice. but I think the “h” is a little hard to read. maybe giving it a heavier stroke or even a loop like the “l” might help.
are wooden handlebars part of this deal? I certainly hope so…
Yeah, the “h” is a bit bothersome, but at this point whats done is done. Handlebars were in fact a part of the deal, some nice ash and oak grips…
The site design is pure aesthetic, wonderful. The large image lets the user know exactly what they are here for , and the typography gives it that rustic feel , also i think the type on the nav gives the site that “hey I’m rustic but oh so modern but not to modern” feel.
:D
Thanks a lot Kip, I appreciate it!
How do you get ahold of the Wooden handlebar dude? His website has not a lick of contact information. Do you have an email address?
Looks like he changes his site yet again… pity. I will email you his address.