I was at the first local card show of the season today and was looking for some cards for my various projects. When I crossed by one table, I noticed a box full of autographed cards, prospects, stars, legends, you name it. I thought I'd take some time out to see who had some of the nicest sigs and if I could find some nice looking autographs of current players.
A harder task than expected.
So tough in fact that I ventured back a bit for my 'scribe' this time.
The scribble......well those are easy to find.
Thomas Vanek
SCRIBBLE
SCRIBBLE
Now yes, I understand that your first name starts with a T and your last name starts with a V......but that does not give you permission to zig-zag your way through your signature.
I do believe there is an S, A and E included in your name as well. You know....letters with curves in them.
Lazy.
Steve Yzerman
SCRIBE
SCRIBE
A real mixture of the classic signature and 80's flare. For the longest time, his autograph was just not that well seen on cards. Nowadays, his signature is a part of some of the nicest hockey cards out there. It helps when you are a Hall Of Famer and considered one of the greatest of all time.
What I like most about his 'graph is that the signature takes up a good chunk of the card. It's not a tiny penmark or small in writing. His autograph commands attention.
Take a look at the first letters in his names. The S reeks of confidence - bordering on swagger. The Y ties it all together. What I also find very cool about it is the offset in his name. It just.......fits that style so well.
I always appreciate a player taking the time to write a decent signature. It's so much better when you can actually see that it's supposed to be a name.
ReplyDeleteLike that Vanek signature - it doesn't even look like words!
Stevie Y, on the other hand, that is a quality autograph!
Love Stevie Y's signature. Not the most legible, but full of character and class.
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