It's one of the more extreme misuses of type squishing I've seen in a while. But I have to admit, it does read a little like poetry.
Do any of these adaptations improve on the original? The original has an aggressive charm to it, but the information is not a quick read.
But as I rework the design to get to something more functional, it starts to look like any other sign. Can I get any of the original charm back by using the original fonts? Maybe.
In the end I have to admit -- I would not take a picture of this sign.
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I don't know, David. The original is terrible, but I think your reworded version looks kind of like it's no parking except for those businesses. Not sure what the solution is.
Mark, yeah -- Maybe if the "for" is bigger? I kinda felt like I didn't really come up with a great solution.
My friend Bob just emailed me with a completely different thought.
The point of the original sign is TO BE MISUNDERSTOOD. And in being misunderstood, the towing company makes some money. Very devious, Bob.
Bob also included a visual -- and aural -- aid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=389Rk1jzPMk
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