The Ampersand

Posts Tagged ‘signage’

Ampersand in a Logo

I don’t always post these. Ampersands show up in plenty of logos. I usually like when ampersands are used with simplicity and honesty, I usually like them. Sons & co. did a good job. Thanks guys. Here are some from Christchurch, NZ. The land of orcs, hobbits, pornographic muppets,

London Bridge Bus Station

I have never been, but they serve quality hot & cold food there. I think it is actually a nice ampersand. The tail to the ampersand seems to be an afterthought which is interesting to me.

A Walk Down Post St.

Squarish-roundish eurostyle ampersand. J & D Liquors. This is the faded, sunny side of the street. J & D Liquors. On the darker, not so sunny part of the street. S & B Liquors. There are quite a few liquor stores in my neighborhood. Neon ampersand behind a very dirty window. I really love this […]

Hand Painted Signs in North Beach

With ampersands of course. The first two are from the amazing old-school butcher shop called Little City. Roast & Stew Aged & Tender Another one from down the street. I like the drop shadow. (by Arrón Quiñones)

On My Way Home Today

Here are a couple I spotted on my way home today: There were hand painted Ampersands A local deli. I really like this one. Hand-painted and chubby. Coffee & Donuts. Another old-school hand-painted sign. Some clean sans-serif ones The old classic Helvetica ampersand from the Crate & Barrel logo. Helvetica always looks great giant and […]