Pre-1960's inspired black inlay set mockup (Rising Sun artwork added... feedback requested) (1 Viewer)

[Shaggy]

Hi All,
The design I am brewing has evolved somewhat. I’m ready to get some feedback. I haven't really begun concepting the inlay, but the Flamingo is reasonable for all intents and purposes (I feel)... it won't be Flamingo... or Hamingo... or anything with a bird... but it will black, white ring, white artwork with a single color highlight. The color will likely be salmon or orange.

Butterscotch = nickel or dime (probably hotstamp)
Lavender = 25c or 50c
Blue = $1
Gray = NCV for limit set... typically will be played as $1
Red = $5
Green = $25
Black = $100
Pink = $500 (not likely to be purchased... but wanted to have it in mind).

For some background, see these threads:
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/vintage-flamingo-commemorative-set-possible-group-buy.19867/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/vintage-black-inlay-chips.33205/

I tried to stay true to spots that were available in pre 1960. I deviated a little in the hundo.

 

[timinater]

I like the looks of this already!

I think the 212 on the $1 looks a little out of place for me within the set. A little too chunky for me perhaps.

On the $100 I wonder about the blurple getting lost in the black of the chip? What about something like the salmon colour you mentioned will be on the inlay.

 

[superchromix]

all I have to say is this: “I’m in for samples”

 

[Shaggy]

Here are the various options of Hundos that I created, now including the “salmon” options suggested by @timinater

 

[churlbut18]

Here are the various options of Hundos that I created, now including the “salmon” options suggested by @timinater
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3rd one reminds me of the Money Tree hundo. I like it.

 

[Shaggy]

I’m normally not a fan of the three different color 312 edgespot... but those have potential.

 

[wonderpuddle]

Personally, I like your original 100. I like the one with pink instead of blurple as well.

 

[EasyE]

I’m normally not a fan of the three different color 312 edgespot... but those have potential.

Yes they stand out pretty well I like the bottom left as well. Great idea Shag

 

[CeraMcDermott]

I like the top left or the bottom row with pink.

 

[Shaggy]

I like the top left or the bottom row with pink.

Top left was actually my first idea. I like it a lot as well. Will be tough to decide.

 

[Shaggy]

Here are some of the preferred hundos mixed in to the set (option 1 is in the OP).
Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Option 6

 

[Burke]

I vote option 2 if youre looking for opinions. It is stunning

Edit: I meant option 2. Sorry I read poorly

 

[Shaggy]

Here is the first incarnation with the Rising Sun artwork:

 

[Shaggy]

A couple minor graphical issues identified:
1. The 50c chip includes both a decimal and a cent symbol. The decimal will be removed.
2. The denominations appear a little small.

Comments welcome.

Note:
1. The graphical misalignment of the salmon to the white is intended and will vary on different denominations.
2. The graphical misalignment of the white outer ring is intended and will vary on different denominations.

Also, thanks to @chipjoker for the artwork.

 

[BSteck]

Nice! Have you considered 'rising the sun' as the denomination increases? i.e. a little sliver peaking over the mountains on the 5¢ up to a full sun showing on the $500?

 

[Shaggy]

Nice! Have you considered 'rising the sun' as the denomination increases? i.e. a little sliver peaking over the mountains on the 5¢ up to a full sun showing on the $500?

That is an interesting idea. I think a little too creative for the time period being emulated however.

 

[fieldsy]

Assuming this is a reference to The Animals song, I love that so much I can't even describe it. Although the inclusion of mountains in a New Orleans image throws me off a little bit.

 

[ekricket]

Assuming this is a reference to The Animals song, I love that so much I can't even describe it. Although the inclusion of mountains in a New Orleans image throws me off a little bit.

Lol the highest point in New Orleans is considered Monkey Hill to most, and it’s like 22 ft above sea level or something like that.

 

[Shaggy]

Assuming this is a reference to The Animals song, I love that so much I can't even describe it. Although the inclusion of mountains in a New Orleans image throws me off a little bit.

I have been toying with the idea of doing a black inlay, Flamingo inspired set for a couple years. The Animals song came on the radio and I was picturing a 1930's opium den... viola... my illegal card room.

Lol the highest point in New Orleans is considered Monkey Hill to most, and it’s like 22 ft above sea level or something like that.

That's a great point. @chipjoker and I were discussing exactly that... the whole flooding and levee situation. Maybe we'll tone down the "mountain" and make it more of a hill. Maybe I can emulate "Monkey Hill." Is it in the East?

 

[fieldsy]

For the record, with a quick search I realized that the song was not original to The Animals, nor were they the first to record it. That was a little ahead of my time, and their version is the one I am familiar with. If the song is the inspiration, and if you aren't dead-set on the mountains graphic, you could get a stylized image of a traditional New Orleans house (I'm picturing columns and balcony) and instead of hotel it could be The Rising Sun Public House, or Boarding House, or Road House, to fit the lyric.

Man, that's a great song.

 

[Burke]

I definitely got a Japanese feel from the inlay design

 

[Shaggy]

stylized image of a traditional New Orleans house (I'm picturing columns and balcony) and instead of hotel it could be The Rising Sun Public House, or Boarding House, or Road House, to fit the lyric.

I had that in mind too... Check out the updated NCV chip.

 

[superchromix]

I prefer option 2 on the hundo fwiw..

 

[ekricket]

I have been toying with the idea of doing a black inlay, Flamingo inspired set for a couple years. The Animals song came on the radio and I was picturing a 1930's opium den... viola... my illegal card room.



That's a great point. @chipjoker and I were discussing exactly that... the whole flooding and levee situation. Maybe we'll tone down the "mountain" and make it more of a hill. Maybe I can emulate "Monkey Hill." Is it in the East?

It’s in the Zoo area. They created habitats and in the process created this “hill”. Way back in the public works era

 

[Shaggy]

It’s in the Zoo area. They created habitats and in the process created this “hill”. Way back in the public works era

Haha, funny. Hence the Monkey Hill.

 

[Shaggy]

Updated NCV... I'm really liking where this is going... thanks @chipjoker.

 

[BSteck]

Noice!

Maybe 'Poker House' instead of 'Hotel'?

 

[Shaggy]

Tweaking the NCV... pondering ideas instead of "Hotel." Don't want "poker." Thinking just "house," or "parlor." Any other ideas. Wanting something equivalent to "den" or "dive," but maybe with a French feel.

 

[BSteck]

La Maison du Rising Sun?

 

[Shaggy]

auberge
public house
rooming house
caravansary
hostelry