In commemoration of 100 subscribers: the flag of Colorado!
I figured this was fitting since C is the Roman numeral for 100.
I figured this was fitting since C is the Roman numeral for 100.
Erikatharsis, How do we feel about numbers or text on flags? In my opinion it gets a bad rap because a lot of people never think about it any deeper than the basic principles of vexillology, and yet even most people who are otherwise anti-text agree that Colorado's flag is among the best of the best.
I once came up with five basic questions to ask oneself before putting text on a flag. Here's how Colorado's flag holds up to these standards:
- Is the text symbolic? The "C" is a "conduit" of sorts for the color symbolism of the red and yellow, so yes.
- Can the symbolism be conveyed better through other means? I would argue that the "C" makes the flag more distinctive and memorable.
- Does the text need to be legible for the flag to be recognizable? The Colorado flag remains recognizable at rest.
- If necessary, is the text legible in various conditions? The "C" is recognizable at a distance, in reverse, and when displayed vertically.
- Is the text stylish? In my own opinion: yes, definitely, absolutely.
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