The Ken King Jersey Discussion Thread

[SmoggyFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

Always excited when this thread pops up! I'm obviously in the minority with this, but I've always thought the flames classic red uniforms were just too much red. And the stripes were too simple. I know I know, blasphemy! But man-o-man, the classic white (and now 2019 heritage jersey) - is a thing of beauty. I'd love to see it just simply inverted into a red jersey version. I love the 5 stripe pattern. Much better than the 3 wide stripes on the classic red. And it needs a yoke to break up the red. Anyhow - with that said - I thought these were a pretty cool concept that somewhat shows that idea:

I wouldn't mind seeing these with the rounded shoulder yoke. That might be a winner.

[the-rasta-masta]

Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan

I wouldn't mind seeing these with the rounded shoulder yoke. That might be a winner.

The Atlanta Flames actually had similar striping on their jersey the first year they were in the league before switching to the style seen on the current red retros. I think the current look is better.

[Split98]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

Always excited when this thread pops up! I'm obviously in the minority with this, but I've always thought the flames classic red uniforms were just too much red. And the stripes were too simple. I know I know, blasphemy! But man-o-man, the classic white (and now 2019 heritage jersey) - is a thing of beauty. I'd love to see it just simply inverted into a red jersey version. I love the 5 stripe pattern. Much better than the 3 wide stripes on the classic red. And it needs a yoke to break up the red. Anyhow - with that said - I thought these were a pretty cool concept that somewhat shows that idea:

I really like this concept, and definitely leaned towards matching patterns myself a few times when playing around.

But a big part of what makes the 2020-21 jersey so fitting for the Flames is in the contrast with yellow. It’s dulled and dominated with black, and muted on white - but the palette is vibrant and “hot” with yellow on red. On this white jersey, you lose the yellow - and it can become a red and white jersey on the ice

Love the concept, just my $.02 on something I’ve bounced around a bit


Definitely love the “too much red” on the whites though! I love teams that can still look the part in their whites... while still clearly being the “team in white”

[Dr. Pepper]

Originally Posted by Split98

I really like this concept, and definitely leaned towards matching patterns myself a few times when playing around.

But a big part of what makes the 2020-21 jersey so fitting for the Flames is in the contrast with yellow. It’s dulled and dominated with black, and muted on white - but the palette is vibrant and “hot” with yellow on red. On this white jersey, you lose the yellow - and it can become a red and white jersey on the ice

Love the concept, just my $.02 on something I’ve bounced around a bit


Definitely love the “too much red” on the whites though! I love teams that can still look the part in their whites... while still clearly being the “team in white”

First off - you are royalty in this thread. Mad respect for the concepts you've done in the past.

I'm totally in love with the retro whites that just got released. Only thing I think could add to it would be a thin yellow outline on the shoulder yoke (but then again I may hate it when I see it - tough to say).

That being said - I'm dying to see a concept showing just a mirror of that white retro: shoulder yoke, 5 stripes - just a mirror of it with a red base instead of white.

[Split98]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

First off - you are royalty in this thread. Mad respect for the concepts you've done in the past.

I'm totally in love with the retro whites that just got released. Only thing I think could add to it would be a thin yellow outline on the shoulder yoke (but then again I may hate it when I see it - tough to say).

That being said - I'm dying to see a concept showing just a mirror of that white retro: shoulder yoke, 5 stripes - just a mirror of it with a red base instead of white.

Wow thanks! That's big-time from the name we see every time we jump in here. I always think of this thread as the impetus for a lot of fun projects - so thank you for thinking to try and reach King in 2012. He's slow to action, but I think he got the memo!


And you're talking to a fan of yoke-trim for sure:



Working on this design, I think it does add quite a bit to the update. Similar to the Flames, we were looking to re-ignite the brand-era fans identify with and that stroked yoke added a lot of maturity to the design.

But yet... I've done the same on a few Flames concepts, and yet I'm torn. In one moment I love it, and in the next it's too much. In both cases... they're gorgeous

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan

I wouldn't mind seeing these with the rounded shoulder yoke. That might be a winner.

With a yellow outline as Split98 did with London’s.

[rhino]

Originally Posted by TheRealPepman

Just randomly thought about doing this today. Thoughts, guys?

Image credit to Chris Creamer for the original picture.

My mom always said... if you can’t say anything nice.....

[SmoggyFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by rhino

My mom always said... if you can’t say anything nice.....

Unpopular opinion here, but I think these are frickin awesome.

[rhino]

Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan

Unpopular opinion here, but I think these are frickin awesome.

It may be unpopular but it is your opinion. Your opinion is wrong but it is yours. 😂

[TheRealPepman]

Thoughts? I was inspired by this jersey.

[Dr. Pepper]

Quick little thread revival - I'm just so in love with these throwback road unis! Made even better now with the subtraction of the classic regina crest. (eww) The only thing I'm at a loss for is the pants don't look quite right with those stripes - don't know if it's better with just solid red or some other stripes or what...



I would so appreciate someone with talent to create a home uni with this pattern just inverted to a red base. And to be clear - that's NOT what the throwback reds are right now. They have different striping pattern and thicknesses, no yoke, etc. I personally think the throwback reds are just too much red - they look like they are wearing lumberjack pajamas:



I totally get it that some of you disagree - and you think the throwback reds are perfect... Totally get that - and I don't hate them... I just would like to tinker...

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Split98

So I think I'm finally pretty happy with the concept. After playing around with the nameplate font, I found that I really did just love the clean (though Coyote's-esque) simple sans font. I also still never dug adding the extra band to the waist and included here is the neck-placement alternate logo that would be a great place if Reebok does end up allowing their branding relocation. I also retained the tie-ups, but decided on a jersey coloured thread to blend while keeping the (IMO) great look of a tie-up. Blends, avoids the clutter that bothered some people and adds that classic tie-up touch.



Thanks a lot for the positive response guys, this was definitely something I've had a ton of fun working on.

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

Quick little thread revival - I'm just so in love with these throwback road unis! Made even better now with the subtraction of the classic regina crest. (eww) The only thing I'm at a loss for is the pants don't look quite right with those stripes - don't know if it's better with just solid red or some other stripes or what...



I would so appreciate someone with talent to create a home uni with this pattern just inverted to a red base. And to be clear - that's NOT what the throwback reds are right now. They have different striping pattern and thicknesses, no yoke, etc. I personally think the throwback reds are just too much red - they look like they are wearing lumberjack pajamas:

I totally get it that some of you disagree - and you think the throwback reds are perfect... Totally get that - and I don't hate them... I just would like to tinker...

Something like Splits above? (Image is missing, but you get the idea)

[Mattman]

Originally Posted by Split98

So I think I'm finally pretty happy with the concept. After playing around with the nameplate font, I found that I really did just love the clean (though Coyote's-esque) simple sans font. I also still never dug adding the extra band to the waist and included here is the neck-placement alternate logo that would be a great place if Reebok does end up allowing their branding relocation. I also retained the tie-ups, but decided on a jersey coloured thread to blend while keeping the (IMO) great look of a tie-up. Blends, avoids the clutter that bothered some people and adds that classic tie-up touch.



Thanks a lot for the positive response guys, this was definitely something I've had a ton of fun working on.

It's been 7 years and I still love this concept so much with the full white/cream bottom of the red jersey!

I know this was the first thread that lead me onto CP and I just wanted to thank everyone for their creative contributions! This thread is always so much fun and I look forward to seeing new things!

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Mattman

It's been 7 years and I still love this concept so much with the full white/cream bottom of the red jersey!

I know this was the first thread that lead me onto CP and I just wanted to thank everyone for their creative contributions! This thread is always so much fun and I look forward to seeing new ’threads’!

Fyp

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

Always excited when this thread pops up! I'm obviously in the minority with this, but I've always thought the flames classic red uniforms were just too much red. And the stripes were too simple. I know I know, blasphemy! But man-o-man, the classic white (and now 2019 heritage jersey) - is a thing of beauty. I'd love to see it just simply inverted into a red jersey version. I love the 5 stripe pattern. Much better than the 3 wide stripes on the classic red. And it needs a yoke to break up the red. Anyhow - with that said - I thought these were a pretty cool concept that somewhat shows that idea:

I don't know why I'm only seeing these now, but my OCD thanks you! Finally a perfect inversion!

[Dr. Pepper]

Sorry for the confusion. All I want to see is a straight up, replace all red with white, and white with red, inverted jersey based on the current throwback whites - minus the regina game patch:

[DrDangles92]

I love the Heritage Whites and our Retro Reds. Hopefully we make them our jerseys full time next year. If so, I’ll buy one of each.


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[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

Quick little thread revival - I'm just so in love with these throwback road unis! Made even better now with the subtraction of the classic regina crest. (eww) The only thing I'm at a loss for is the pants don't look quite right with those stripes - don't know if it's better with just solid red or some other stripes or what...



I would so appreciate someone with talent to create a home uni with this pattern just inverted to a red base. And to be clear - that's NOT what the throwback reds are right now. They have different striping pattern and thicknesses, no yoke, etc. I personally think the throwback reds are just too much red - they look like they are wearing lumberjack pajamas:



I totally get it that some of you disagree - and you think the throwback reds are perfect... Totally get that - and I don't hate them... I just would like to tinker...

What if we did what the KC Chiefs do and use white pants with the home reds and red pants for the away?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper

I would so appreciate someone with talent to create a home uni with this pattern just inverted to a red base. And to be clear - that's NOT what the throwback reds are right now. They have different striping pattern and thicknesses, no yoke, etc. I personally think the throwback reds are just too much red - they look like they are wearing lumberjack pajamas:

[Nammer403]

Found these over twitter of some concepts

https://twitter.com/user/status/1235354128618008576

better view of the flames