Pen & BladeLogo Design Contest

Hey! I like this with the sword and pen but it just feels too much like a sports team or brewery or something, you know? Maybe a little too clean? Needs that epic fantasy grit or...??

I'm not sure but I really like how it fits in the circle and reads well at a distance... I wish I could give clearer feedback, but it really is about the vibe it gives off mostly.

Thanks!

~Shams

Hey! I like the sword/pen idea and the font too, but it's just a bit too... reserved or something for the brand. Also needs to fit well into a square so it's a bit too vertical... Love the top part though, it's just the feel isn't quite there. (Too luxury, needs to feel more gritty or bold or something... this one feels to me like an old pen company from Europe with a regal lineage haha) Thanks!