Talk:Cool S

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Is the "S" in the Trapstar logo similar enough to the Cool S to be mentioned in this article?

Recently I noticed that the "S" in the logo for Trapstar, a British clothing brand looks quite similar to the Cool S. When I first saw it I actually thought it was and I think this potential use of the Cool S should be mentioned in the article somewhere.

See https://uk.trapstarlondon.com/ for images of this logo. Owo1000 (talk) 03:35, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

WP:BURDEN; WP:OR. Veverve (talk) 07:59, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ah ok. Thanks. Owo1000 (talk) 22:25, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Because it's pointy, like the rest of the lettering style? Nah. —Tamfang (talk) 06:13, 28 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Improved text instructions for diagonal lines?

I tried to have ChatGPT use this page as a reference for writing HTML5 code to produce this 'cool s'. It seemed to not notice the visual illustration on how to draw it and seemed to rely more on the text.

It gave this suggestion for improvement of this page: "Yes, I see the illustration now, and it definitely clarifies the process. The visual breakdown in four steps shows how the segments and diagonals should connect to form the Cool S, which addresses my earlier feedback about needing clearer diagonal directions and step-by-step guidance. The image makes it easier to understand where each line should go.

The Wikipedia page is helpful in this regard, but a bit more written detail alongside this illustration (especially about diagonal directions) would still make it clearer for someone trying to follow along." Czaruno (talk) 15:20, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

But Wikipedia is not meant to be an instructional guide. (See WP:NOTHOWTO) _signed,Willondon (talk) 15:27, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"The Ambassadors" by Hans Holbein the Younger

The Ambassadors (Holbein)

The S can be seen on the tapestry on the table. The history section should be updated to mention that this is (as far as I know) the earliest place that they symbol is shown, 1533 Player X YT (talk) 21:54, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A bit of a stretch if you ask me. —Tamfang (talk) 03:12, 27 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

gif

I made a gif based on User:Iketsi's image and guide. I wanted to do something like this, but I don't know how to animate gifs so I just had the frames appear after each other. Can someone who knows how to animate please help?I💖平沢唯 (talk) 08:31, 27 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I managed to "animate" it with Ibis Paint X, but it looks terrible so I'd really appreciate if someone else improves it. I💖平沢唯 (talk) 04:53, 28 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I found this guide which could be helpful 💖平沢唯を愛してる💖 (talk) 23:50, 4 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

variant

In ~1968 I was taught to draw it with shorter ends:

    / \
   | |\|
    \ \
   |\| |
    \ /

I hope this is clear. —Tamfang (talk) 03:13, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A lot of people remember drawing it in the 60s, but sadly we can't put that on Wikipedia because we need reliable sources. I hope someone finds something earlier, but so far, the earliest known evidence of the S is Jon Naar's photographs, according to most reliable sources.

But you could add that variant (and the one with horizontal lines, and the S chain) if you find a reliable source that mentions it.

Out of curiosity, where did you learn to draw it in 1968? 💖平沢唯を愛してる💖 (talk) 22:55, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Pasadena, California. —Tamfang (talk) 01:58, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]