san antonio

i was in san antonio on business for a few days. it's a lovely town. nice folks, some cool signs, etc. but i'm kind of pissed off at myself for the quality of photos. because i have numerous others, but these are the best. you believe that? these are the best quality!

i don't know, maybe i need a better camera?

there was one that i did not get though. it was a really rad design for some gas station/bodega in a really rough part of town. i think it was called "pinks"? i did not get it because i thought i would get stabbed if i tried. but all in all, it was a cute little city. and being from new york, that possibility of being stabbed feeling was a constant at one time in the cities history, so though i'd go far from saying that it was a welcome thrill, it was almost like an old friend.

does any of that make sense?

in any case, here are some shots from san antonio. yes, they are all restaurants oddly enough. and no, i didn't eat at any of them. but maybe if i ever go back?

as far as the type goes, i especially like the little details on the hand done stuff. like the almost copperplate-ish semi serifs on the las dos naciones sign, and the weird 3-d... it's quite the pair. and i really like how that mando's sign type kind of looks like the emigre font "los felitz", which is based on hand painted signage in the los felize area of los angeles. but i prattle on.

enjoy!

>n