I like these too. The look of the metal is more realistic than Marks. I'm trying to work out why I still prefer his. Could be the slight reflection under the 'avl'. Would be interested to see the word 'coating' in a different color too. You are a strong contender.
This is nice but it would be better for a rock band logo. Can't get that out of my head. There's a few on here like that.
Version 2 I thought i might try and improve my first entry.. Version 3 (gradient can be the same like on the others if you want)
Thanks for the entry. I like the blue but don't really like the box, 3d effects or the reverse type on this.
Having seen the different colours the all silver one (bottom left) looks best. I could happily use this logo on my site but also still like Mark's original offering. I've not made up my mind yet and it would be great to see a few more designs coming forward.
Hi Mark - I think I prefer your original. I don't like the underlining. Thanks for the alternatives though.
Hi Natali - I think I prefer a degree of symmetry on the AVL like pehulz or mark has achieved. Thanks for contribution....
Has everyone given up on this one ? Tomorrow morning this contest ends and it would be nice to see a few more entries before then please.
Actually this one doesn't shrink very well. Eventual logo size will be in the region of 250 x 150 px so the lower words are better off without a surround.