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The Durability of Swag From Feld Technologies

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Every now and then I run across someone who is still using software that we wrote at Feld Technologies.  Some of this software dates back to 1987 – a fact that never ceases to amaze me.  And – no, I can no longer provide tech support at any price.

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We didn’t have much swag at Feld Technologies.  In fact, I think the only swag we had, other than a few t-shirts which still make their appearance every now and then, is the mug pictured above.  A fraternity brother of mine from MIT emailed me this picture recently – apparently this mug sits on his desk and serves a very mug-like purpose. 

I remember how agonizing it was to buy these mugs.  Should we get 50?  100?  There was probably a price break at 200 and we even considered that.  Were they too plain?  Should we spend an extra $0.17 per mug and get a grey background to match our stationary?  Who should we give them to?  Should we charge for them?  Decisions, decisions.

Anyone recognize that font?

February 4th, 2009     Categories: Great Stuff     Tags: ,
  • Steve Bergstein

    Thanks Brad. I'm touched.

  • http://www.100e6.com/ Roy Kaller

    The font looks like a Bauhaus®. What's stationary?

  • Matt Banks

    That font looks somewhat similar to another company with the word Technology in it….it just happens to be my employer, NewsGator. What do I win???

  • http://www.respondingtoopportunity.com josh

    Also looks like the CE mark font
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CE_mark

  • http://www.100e6.com/ Roy Kaller
  • jayson ayers

    it's schwag not swag

  • Anita

    We actually use(d) ITC Bauhaus Light – that we paid $ for back in the day – you know G had to go with something "different" plain ole Bauhaus just didn't cut it… REBEL!

  • DaveJ

    My mom still has one of those mugs in good condition.

  • Lyle Margolis

    I still have mine. There isn't a spec of blue remaining, but in the right light and angle, you can definitely tell it is a Feld Tech original.

  • http://broderick.wordpress.com Shawn Broderick

    egads – that fired up some neurons that have been dark for decades :-)

  • Roy Kaller

    No, I didn't use the iPhone app!!!

    http://new.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/iPhone/