Save The Fonts Movement -

I think what Maurice talked about seemed like a valid movement, and I think currently and for a while there has been quite a nostalgic movement for the old-fashioned style of type, fonts, hand drawn images etc.
For example, look at the show American Pickers. If you are not familiar with the T.V. show, two gents go around to older folks who own properties of older treasures (some might say junk) and pick through for items they see worth rejuvenation. One of the main things they are ALWAYS looking for are old signs. Those are always a hot items.

And I think that these items are a quick nostalgic glimpse back into our pasts - where we have been, and where our family members have been. To a simpler time. Even if they are strewn full of a commercialized product of some sort they still a captivating pieces. Now the yards and their owners may not be as captivating, but they were smart to grab these items.

There can be something said about styles that were once a trend, now being celebrated, and we have seen that for decades in the fine arts (hundreds of years worth). The cool thing about these types of pieces they are easily restorable and can be keep as small treasures in communities and even in households.

I recently ran into something interesting when I was coming into port at Juno Alaska. It is a shame I don't readily have the photos with me but at port there is a huge mountain drop which goes all the way down to the water (and the dock).
Traditionally the port is a celebrated area for this town because cruise ships are how they get a good bit of money in their pockets when cruise season is in full swing. Well, all over the rocks of the port on this mountain side are hand-painted logo's, and names of ships that have since retired (along with the captains name). As soon as I saw these I was clicking away with the camera. As all the other tourists were walking by to the breakfast buffet, I was seeing decades of history and brand representation through hand-painted signs on the rocks. All kinds of colors, names, etc.

Until... I saw a Disney cruise line rock. AHHHHH- of course you know that Disney logo was of stenciled perfection on that rock...  Jerks.
Anyway, I thought this was a really cool and recent interaction that somewhat referenced what Maurice was noting. It is shame I don't have the pics though. Whamp, whammp.