3di shields: Bubble vs. standard (non-CalTrans)

[Quillz]

Yeah, that's how California does 3di shields for the most part. Every I-405 shield I've ever seen has looked like that. CalTRANS loves Series D... They shrink it down for everything rather than using Series C.

Here's a recent Series C sign, I think:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/csampang/4807126693/in/set-72157624519667042/

But those lack the state name. They use shrunken-down Series D on the shield with the state name, which make up the majority of Interstate shields for both 2di and 3di in California.

[hbelkins]

The error bubble shields, which nobody likes...

I like them. Better than the "regular" 3di shield.

[agentsteel53]

I like them. Better than the "regular" 3di shield.

how do you feel about the 21x18/42x36?

[hbelkins]

I like them. Better than the "regular" 3di shield.

how do you feel about the 21x18/42x36?

Not sure. Would have to see examples labeled as such to compare and judge.

[agentsteel53]

Not sure. Would have to see examples labeled as such to compare and judge.

scroll up about 20 posts in this thread.  the California I-105s I highlight are 21x18 and 42x36; the 405s are 30x25

[Ian]

Would these be considered bubble shields?



To me, these look like the shapes of frogs feet.

[Bickendan]

[Bickendan]

I'd rather see a '61 spec bubble shield.



there, I've said it.

I thought I saw one of the Four Horsemen the other day, but I wasn't sure why.

[Quillz]

Sorry to revive this topic, but I'm actually starting to like the non-standard angular shields that are fairly common in California and some other states. I first noticed one when driving on I-5 between Wheeler Ridge and Castaic the other day, and, like most things, didn't think much of it or even care much for it at first. But now that I've seen it a few times, I think it has some merit.

But then I've looked at other shield shapes that I like and I noticed that those, and the angular Interstate shields, have a fairly common bond of having sharp joints, straight points, etc. I found that all the shields I prefer have a more squared or angled appearance than round, hence why I think I'm really preferring the angular shields to the standard.

(I figured it was better to post this comment in this well-established topic rather than my other one.)

[Quillz]

Another bump to an ancient topic, but here's a "bubble 3dus" shield that I made:



As far as non-standard bubble shields go, I actually think it looks nice and has a fairly good aesthetic layout. Though this isn't a real standard, I have noticed it's very similar looking to a lot of the cutout 3dus shields in California.

Compare it to this:



They are very similar, although that one is (obviously) based on a real standard.