A design with quite a different feel. The minimal quiet nature of the text is very nice. The ambiguity of the symbol that can be read as either an 'H' or part of an 'R' is interesting. I'm not sure that it works for me in its current form, however, as I tend to read it more as a 'K'. Would be very interested in seeing how your ideas evolve from here. Thanks! -- Roger
#27 is a nice look on white background. Re #28, this different break in the letter is visually interesting but perhaps loses the 'h' quality. I'd be interested in seeing your ideas about two breaks that would separate the upper loop so that the 'h' is called out more. I suspect that adding both breaks from the two designs would be a bit crude but perhaps there is a more elegant variation along this theme? Thanks!
With #36, you give me sweet conundrum about which to prefer. Both #35 and #36 have a romantic feeling that I find invigorating. I'm looking forward to feedback from my associates --- I think I'm going to need help! Thanks so much!
Like the concept of #37 and #38 and especially like the light breezy yet sophisticated feeling of #37. It bothers me that the R and H are reversed, but will continue to consider this idea. Thanks!
Your use of brush strokes in #35, #75, and #76 is very nice. I enjoy this motif very much. Not sure which best captures me among #75 and #76. Your #35 still feels romantic and elegant, so it probably remains my preference. The hidden 'h' in #35 brings me pleasure and I think adds to the memorability of the mark. On the other hand, the 'H's in designs #75 and #76 are more immediate and display charm. The perkiness of #76 might give it a slight edge over #75, though it is not as soft. I very much look forward to your continued explorations of these themes! Best, Roger
#108 is another lovely, graceful design. It again fits my desire for a distinctive and romantic logo. I am not sure where I will rank it yet. My strategy right now is to use the top of my rankings to place one representative design of my favorite top designers. I love your #2 but #108 is also lovely. If #108 doesn't make it to the top positions, it certainly would if you were the only designer. Likewise if #108 makes it to the top, I'll move #2 out of the top; but I can see this as being a hard decision between the two designs. Thanks so much for your great designs! -- Roger
One idea I would be interested in seeing as a modification of #35 would be to play with two different colors in the 'h' part and 'R' loop. In #108, I'd be interested in playing a little bit with the downward stroke making up the 'H'. Perhaps rotating a bit counterclockwise or increasing the curvature of the arc. Not sure if a little more weight would also improve? -- Roger
Re #163 - #165: I think my favorites of these variations is #165. The overall look and balance seems better that #163 and #164. The extra boldness on the strokes compared to #108 and #163 works nicely. Need to decide on preference between #108 and #165.
In #162, the two color version is less attractive to me than the single color #35. The #35 is more peaceful and graceful. Perhaps if the two colors in #162 were closer in tonality, perhaps the difference would be less jarring.
I look forward to any additional revisions you might want to propose! Best, Roger
Thanks for the additional variations. My favorites of these are #177 and #174. The two-color scheme in #177 is close contender to overall favorite #35. The extension of the 'h' so that the 'R' loop is painted over it is very effective about drawing attention to the 'h'. Still wonder if lighten the dark gray of the 'h' might work better in the design? I like the way you've broadened the design in #174, which serves to de-emphasize the 'R' so that the 'R' and 'h' are similar in emphasis. Some of my associates start to lose the 'R' altogether, but I personally very much enjoy this modulating design.
#167 is a very strong graphic design. It could certainly work for me, but I prefer your softer 'artistic' designs.
The circle in #173 does not work for me in this design.
Your #35 was truly magnificent. Thank you so much for your creativity and for working with me so closely. Your work has been a genuine pleasure for me. I wish you much success in 2013. -- Best wishes, Roger