Hand-lettered signs, helmets, parts, motorcycles, and all sorts of things I'm interested in.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

June Sign of the Month- 1910 BSA Bicycle Sign

I saw this one on the internet.  Great sign!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Gig Poster Ceiling at Crossroads Music, Used Record Store in Portland

The ceiling in this store was covered with gig posters.  Beats wallpaper!




Kelly's Olympian Bar Neon Sign in Portland

A nice example of some classic neon signage, advertising Kelly's Olympian Bar.  I liked the bikes they had there too.



Friday, May 2, 2014

May Sign of the Month- Scottish Prices Sign

This sign is an old hand-lettered item found in a Voodoo Doughnuts location in Portland.  It plays on the thrifty Scotsman theme.




Monday, April 21, 2014

Hand-Lettered 3 Wheeled Voodoo Doughnut Delivery Truck

This cool little vehicle was lettered by hand. Not mine, someone else's.  The doughnuts were very tasty and super filling.


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Portland Outdoor Store, Portland Oregon


This building has some amazing old advertising and signage. I think the outdoor signs were hand-lettered many years ago, but its great to see they are still up.  The Portland Outdoor Store is still open to business and the store has a lot of vintage advertising inside as well.  Even if you're not into outdoor gear the signage alone is worth visiting the store.










Vintage Signs in Portland

Here are some I saw in the city.








Wednesday, April 2, 2014

April Sign of the Month- Iconic Downton Portland Sign (Portland Oregon Old town), Formerly The White Stag Sign

This the sign that welcomes visitors to the downtown portion of Portland.  My wife and I took some pictures of the sign, which was originally the White Stag Sports Wear Company's sign, but was changed several times until it now reads Portland Oregon Old Town.  You have to like a city that declares a sign an historical landmark.








Saturday, March 22, 2014

Bardahl Motorcycle Racer Sticker/Decal

I saw this on eBay.  Great image, but I didn't win the auction.




Wednesday, March 19, 2014

See See Motor Coffee Co. Motorcycle Coffee Shop in Portland, Oregon

My wife and I just got back from a trip to Portland, Oregon.  It is a good city to visit, full of great instrument stores and record stores, and must-visit places like See See Motor Coffee Co. Great coffee and friendly staff, plus a variety of unique custom bikes on display.  They also stock a good selection of indie bike mags, and I picked up the latest Sideburn from them.  Plus they have the 21 Helmets display, featuring custom painted helmets.