Vintage Bus Passes

Just what I needed this morning! A nice boost of design and type inspiration - dig this awesome little collection of vintage Milwaukee Bus Passes courtesy of designer Kindra Murphy's flickr site.

And hey, while you're there you might as well check out some of Kindra's design related sets: Czech Matchbox Sheets, Ephemera Miscellany and Type!.

Nice stuff, thanks for sharing Kindra.

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Thanks to the fine folks over at Quipsologies.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Y'all!

Well, other than the bunny, above, this post has absolutely nothing to do with Easter. These are just a small sample of some excellent Soviet Era illustration and typography via this nice little stash of vintage Soviet Posters.

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Future HMK Archive Library & Ephemera Vault

Stay tuned y'all... Huh?

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Get Yours Today!

Get yours today! The Perpetually Dayzed Calendar!

Back again for the first time - The Perpetually Dayzed Calendar!

Oh Yeah, Free Shipping!

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Elektro & Sparko

Two of my favorite things - Robots and Dogs!

Lots more over at these flickr pools: ROBOT and Vintage Robots.

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Retro TV Via Telstar

I know what you're probably thinking - yeah sure, that's pretty sweet looking, but seriously, who really wants to invest in an old refurb TV with all the incredible new options like HD, LCD, Plasma, etcetera out there?

This is from the Telstar/Predicta FAQ:

Is This Real?

Yes! Color Predicta TV is a reality. Believe it or not, this is the most commonly asked question we receive at Telstar, and we are ecstatic there are so many people out there who want more from their TV than the generic black box offered by other TV manufacturers. The science and romance of the Predicta legend has been resurrected and continued by Telstar.

We realize with the help of software programs such as Photoshop, it is very easy to "fake" a company or product over the Internet. Every unit pictured on our website is a production TV, currently manufactured with new parts. None of the pictures have been doctored in Photoshop or other editing software to create the illusion that we make colors or options that have never been built. As we continue the line of Predicta models, check out our concepts page which has various units in either development stages or concept stages, such as an artist's rendition. These units are appropriately labeled.

So, there you have it. These killer looking TVs are real deal, brand new sets - check 'em out: Color Predicta TV.

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Vintage Bicycle Logos

I've been putting some milage on my bike lately, a great way to exercise both body and mind. So, with bikes on the brain I thought I'd share this small gruppo of truly awesome classic type and script-based old bicycle logos, many of which are still in use, courtesy of One+One=Three.

Gotta love those Italians and their attention to detail, simplicity and elegance regarding food, wine and foot ware, but also for the top shelf engineering of their bikes and their brilliant identities as well.

Ok, got some brainstorming to do - time for a quick 45 minute ride!

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Le Answer Vinyl iF: Episode 103

That's Right, check out the latest HMK Mystery Stream Podcast, IF: Irregular Frequency Episode 103.

Launch Now in iTunes!

Captured from the continual mystery stream discovered in the fall of 1961, our mission is to post 60+ minute fragments, as frequently or infrequently as possible, from this not too distant satellite of unknown origion presumed to be located somewhere near the dark side of the moon.

Here's some of what you can expect: Haze-laden static free audio explorations featuring snippets of vaguely familiar audio clues to both your past and future, along with intriguing whispered transmissions of promise via an experimental format known as iF: Irregular Frequency.

Relax and clear your mind. Consider the HMK Mystery Stream as your own personal soundtrack experiment - your personal out-of-body, in-flight entertainment for the next sixty minutes of you life.

The seemingly random sonic segues and hand selected audio transmissions are designed to expedite your personal escape to your own alternative reality. Moving in stereo, in our continuing attempt to gain a more clear and deeper understanding of the infinite concept of space and time fueled by the atmospheric vibrations and soundscapes known as The HMK Mystery Stream.

One can only listen, dream, imagine and repeat whenever possible. As your landscape, mood and sense of reality change, so changes the impact, meaning and relevance of your soundtrack.

Well folks, the captain has turned on the Fresh Coffee sign. Please put your headphones on and prepare for lift off... Roger that... Go with bottle up... Remember: Nothing Is Real Until It Is Shared.

As always your comments are always welcome and appreciated.

Launch Now in iTunes or Click Hear: hmk.podomatic.com to stream.

Make It Louder!

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Vintage Type Showcase

Smashing Magazine's latest showcase of vintage typography and the modern work it inspires is proof positive that retro is back (as if it ever really went away!) and is in fact here to stay.

Bookmark this one! Vintage Type Showcase

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My Birthday Hawaiiabera Rocks!

Pssst....

Hey....

Dig this - Go to www.hawaiiabera.com and use the code: thatsright and you'll score an amazing brother-in-law deal on your very own Hawaiibera...

Dude, you'll be so glad you did!

www.hawaiiabera.com

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Thanks to everyone that came to my Soul Doubt Show last night and to my bud and Grande Kahuna, Reagan Wiliamson for the sweet new Hawaiiabera!

The Art & Sound of Vintage Travel

Here are just a few of my favorites from Tom Schifanella's amazing collection of vintage hotel, luggage and travel labels.

No extra baggage fees, no delays, just grab yourself a big glass of your favorite, sit back, relax and enjoy The Art of the Luggage Label!

And if you really want to escape and get into the traveling mode, checkout my HMK Mystery Stream Special Edition: Ambient Passport: 001. An exclusive, hour long soundscape and journey to a place that never really existed, until now - the perfect audio companion to The Art of the Luggage Label.

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Redbone Guitar Boutique Grand Opening!

Guitar Hero? What? Are you kidding me?

Introducing the real guitar hero - Redbone!

Yes! The Redbone Guitar Boutique Grand Opening is happening right now! An awesome new source for all the left-handed guitar players out there looking for anything custom made, pristine vintage or wicked fresh from the factory - and yeah, there's plenty for us right-handed folks as well!

Photos are coming soon!

Sweet! I can walk there from my house!

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Beer Ads From Old Newspapers

Grab yourself a cold frosty one and enjoy this nice collection of Beer Ads From Old Newspapers thanks to N.Poell.

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Saints and Sinners

Music and description for "Come, Saints and Sinners," illustrated by Aurelius Battaglia.

From the book Favorite American Songs, selected by Margaret Bradford Boni (paperback edition of a book published by Simon & Schuster in 1952).

Thanks to Sir Scrubbles and his groovy flickr set of Vintage Print.

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Meet Otto Watt

Meet Mr. Otto Watt, one of the original radio freaks. The above strip is from way back in September of 1925.

Radio Rules!

Fred Neher was an American comic strip artist and cartoonist. In the early 1920s he assisted Arch Dale on Doo-Dads and he created his own feature Otto Watt.

Neher is best known for 'Life's Like That', a cartoon feature he drew for Bell Syndicate from 1935 to 1941 and from 1945 to 1977. It was published in 500 newspapers at its peak He also created a strip called 'Goofey Movies'.

If you're digging Otto, you'll probably also enjoy The Adventures of Radio Raymond and The Adventures of Radio Ralf as well as mucho mas vintage strips from the cool folks over at: Barnacle Press.

Have a great weekend!

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Muy Tiki Bongo!

El Estratografico has an awesome Flickr set of Vintage 45 Covers that must be seen! - case and point, from the Spanish Microwatt label, this muy bonito 1962 Flexidisc cover for Michelin... I'd love to have the audio from this.

Very nice!

And speaking of Tiki Bongo and Cha Cha Cha... Dig the new single and my primitive keyboard skills, just in time for FIESTA down here in San Antonio: Totally Fiesta Cha Cha Cha.

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Big Bucks for Vintage Machines

Old tractors like this one are exerting a new kind of pull. As collecting interests a broader, wealthier audience, prices for many models, especially those more than 40 years old, have surged. Some of the oldest tractors -- early 20th-century machines often powered by steam -- can now fetch $100,000 or more, up from about $10,000 a decade ago. Rarer models can sell for much more.

While farmers have dominated the antique-tractor market in the past, they are now bidding against a new, well-heeled breed of collector. The influx mirrors the trend of city slickers buying up farmland for vacation homes in rural parts of the country.

And dig this cool rig! More spaceship than farm equipment, this sweetly restored McCormick-Deering Orchard Tractor has smooth bodywork designed to keep wheels, gears and protruding parts from damaging delicate fruit trees.

Kinda reminds me of my first tractor seen here in this shot from back in 1963.



Check out the rest of Jonathan Welsh's story over at the Wall Street Journal.


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Vintage Typewriter Ribbon Tins +

Janine Vangool, from the smart group of folks over at Uppercase Journal out of Calgary is sharing a super nice flickr from her collection of vintage typewriter ribbon tins.

You can check them out over here. And oh yeah, while we're on the subject of sharing and nice, informative sites, dig this y'all: Graphic Exchange


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Eye Candy

How's this for an exciting first post of the new year? Check out these groovy little collections I found over at flickr: Signs!

Vintage Illustrated Supermarket Signage


Vintage Transistor Radios

Happy New Year Y'all!

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