Auckland University Fencing

by **Benny Lava** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:28 pm

Hello everyone. I figured I'd revive the idea of a club T-shirt for 2009. The first nomination was playing with the old idea I had waaay back in 2007. Pictures in order are front of shirt, back of shirt and a slightly larger version of the main picture

by **Origen** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:11 am

Very cool! I always enjoyed (and do enjoy) the whole design thing.

by **Fifi** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:45 pm

Personally I'm not a fan of the letters down the side, although I still like the idea.

Another idea which was thrown around was along the lines of that conversation most of us have had:
"Ow, I huuurt."
"What happened?"
"Fencing."
"... you have a farm or something?"
"Urgh, no. The OTHER kind of fencing."

So I whipped these up in a couple of short hours. Completely copyright-issue free, elements can be combined as required:

by **Benny Lava** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:52 pm

I like the NO idea a lot.

But the drawing should prolly be slightly more comical. I've uploaded my idea drawn pretty shittily (I don't have a tablet

) The alien-looking thing is a dude in whites by the way.

by **Benny Lava** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:46 pm

by **anakinberrybread** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:41 pm

I like this latest picture. Looks sillier with a guy trying to fence with a hammer.

by **Origen** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:01 am

I am not sure why, and while I like aspects of this one, I don't think we are quite there yet. I did giggle though ... and not like a school girl!!!

by **anakinberrybread** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:53 pm

I would agree with Origen also, I feel like I need something else... or something...

add a kitten in by the castle?, a cheerleader? who knows!

by **Benny Lava** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:14 pm

Throw the suggestions for improvements and I'll try to implement them. But specific feedback is necessary since I like the design as is.

by **Benny Lava** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:42 pm

And I found the big version of the original NOT A TEAM SPORT idea.

by **grizzly** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:28 pm

well, I still quite like the "not a team sport" idea, to be honest ... although the last fencing draft is not too bad neither, I suppose ...so much for my pretty worthless opinion ...

by **Benny Lava** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:24 am

No one else keen on the T-shirt at all? After all my hard work?

More input would be sweet, guys. Otherwise the board will arbitrarily choose and you gots to buy them T-shirties. Haha

by **Shumway** » Wed May 13, 2009 1:37 pm

I'm digging the "not a team sport" one...

by **Alex** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:16 pm

I like the 'not a team sport' one too ^-^

by **Cardboardjesus** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:32 am

Benny Lava wrote:[img]http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/2812/funfencingh.png[img]

I personally like this one the best. Except without the no. Just a fencer standing over a fence holding a hammer menacingly omgkthxbye.

by **Benny Lava** » Tue May 26, 2009 11:44 am

It seems at the moment, 100% of AUF prefers the Not a Team Sport idea.

Let's vote, ladies!

by **grizzly** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:27 pm

So, I've followed the call to the vote and hope there will be more votes to come! Perhaps we'll even manage to get this club shirt 2009 before Christmas, then? :wink:

by **Origen** » Wed May 27, 2009 6:51 am

Hmm, tradition has it that we take years to design and implement :wink:

by **Cardboardjesus** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:40 pm

100% of AUF is retarded.

I don't like the "not the team sport" one because I think it promotes the wrong message about fencing. While the hammer-fence one is a omglolz common misconception when somebody says they're a "fencer"

by **Cardboardjesus** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:02 pm

Here is another clever idea for inspiration...

**Edit: Blargh, it got cutoff because the image is too large for the forum. The text to the side says "Learn the worlds original contact sport" With some clubs logo in the corner.

by **Cardboardjesus** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:13 pm

And another just came to mind...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1453327&l=2cd56ba366&id=791785829

I loaded this up on the Facebook group awhile back. Clever idea. I quite like the whole motivational rip-off thing.

by **Origen** » Thu May 28, 2009 4:50 pm

I just don't know!!!!

I suspect, pre-vote, that I am leaning towards 'No' as it is more intuitive (to me at least) than team sport. Granted, that may be a moot point.

The pic you posted Cardboard is interesting. Notice he has puncture holes (as if from a foil or epee), yet holds a sabre ... a slashing weapon.

by **anakinberrybread** » Fri May 29, 2009 8:03 am

Of course, you can score points in Sabre with the tip, and if I understand correctly in 'good' sabre this is more common than in the 'run and swipe' Sabre. I could however be talking out of my ass so take with a truck load of salt.

by **Origen** » Fri May 29, 2009 8:20 am

Good point, although putting the words 'good' and 'sabre' in the same sentence, let alone aligned with each other, is a worry. :shock:

by **Cardboardjesus** » Fri May 29, 2009 3:18 pm

I think we're all putting far too much thought into an image that was created for it's comedic value rather than realism and accuracy...

by **Benny Lava** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:49 pm

Who's the dick who voted "other" and then did not suggest anything?

I assumed Chris voted NO.

Actually.. he didn't :p

by **Benny Lava** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:25 pm

OKAY.
What do you guys think of this.

by **Alex** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:43 am

I think that's awesome. Is it going to be that colour?

by **Benny Lava** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:49 am

It's going to be some dark blue, ye.s

by **Glock-9mm** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:49 pm

Can I buy one just coz they rock?

Baz

by **Cardboardjesus** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:50 am

It is for the win. I like it.

by **Fifi** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:10 pm

Sure, Baz. The more the monier. Um, merrier.

:mrgreen:

by **Danielle** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:15 pm

lol definitely liking the no! idea. so how much are these t-shirts going to be?

by **Fifi** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:36 pm

Which 'no', Danielle?

They should be about $20-$40, but where in that range they end up will depend on how much it costs us to get them done.

by **Origen** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:51 pm

Perhaps we could charge $5000 per t-shirt, and be able to purchase lots of new equipment?

:idea:

by **Alex** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:26 am

You have tainted your good idea record with a BAD IDEA.

by **Cardboardjesus** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:14 am

Origen wrote:Perhaps we could charge $5000 per t-shirt, and be able to purchase lots of new equipment?

I'll take 10.

by **Origen** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:23 am

Cardboardjesus seems keen

by **Danielle** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:47 am

OK the no as in the t-shirt idea where the fencer is holding the hammer. maybe we could charge a bit extra (not $5000... yesh....) and the extra $ goes towards new gear. kinda like a fundraiser. or we could have a bake sale

or car washing :mrgreen:

by **Alex** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:04 am

Yay, bake sale!!! It might be a bit cold for a car wash haha :mrgreen:

by **Matthieu** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:19 pm

I quite like the hammer thingy.
However a price of $5000 might put some people off: I suggest $4999.95 so it doesn't feel too expensive.

by **Fifi** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:01 pm

Mattthieeuuuu! Welcome back.

And I'm totally up for the car wash idea - we could get the boys to wear white t-shirts, and those g-strings CJ was touting.

On second thoughts... :mrgreen:

by **Alex** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:25 pm

Hahahahahahahaha dooo iiit :mrgreen:

by **Origen** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:09 am

Permit me to have some hesitation ....

by **Matthieu** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:33 pm

Well, thank you for such a warm welcome!
I don't really know what to think of that car wash idea... I do understand that the thought of me wearing that G-string might excite some passion, but the thing is: I'm a prudish man...

by **Danielle** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:58 am

lol well mayb as its so cold they could wear the g-strings over clothes... i think it would save some embarassment and the scaring of some people forever :wink:

does anyone know what is happening about this friday night at pontos* (i'm awfully sorry about probably spelling it wrong) ?

by **Fifi** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:06 pm

Anyone who has her number should txt Danielle a reply to this, if they haven't already. Ta.

by **Imperialist** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:04 pm

I want one!

How... uh, would I be able to get this in Americaland?

by **Fifi** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:43 pm

Sure! Email or skype me, and we can discuss the best way to do it. Your best plan is probably cheque, as international bank transfers can be a little more tricky than normal same-country ones.

by **Glock-9mm** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:31 am

So can I give money to someone now and get one?

Shipping is to wellington

Who do I give the moneys too and how much?

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