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Today's computer driven world of sign making has all but replaced the lettering quill and can of paint that the industry has relied on for so long. Gone are the painted brushstrokes and the fancy modified letters and hand scripts that made each layout unique by the sign artist. Computer aided designs and longer lasting outdoor vinyl has for the most part replaced the old school sign man. But this is not a bad thing, in fact, a good thing if the old school sign man is now at the keyboard.
My artwork and sign designs are heavily influenced by my father, Wally Makuchal, Sr., and I believe that is responsible for bringing me a large share of his customers after he died. I have duplicated many of my dad's original hand lettered fonts that he made popular and put them in computer form. Using these fonts has kept that old fashioned hand lettered look in my designs, even though I use long term premium cast vinyl for most lettering.
I design and produce signs, vehicle lettering and other products. Even with all the heavy use of vinyl these days by most sign shops, I still rely on paint to get many jobs done. This seems to be a strong point for me in our area as it combines old methods with new to produce something unique and eye-catching.