The teasing is over. The new A&J line of clothing (AKA, tee shirts) is in production and almost ready for unveiling. I hope it can go on sale early next week, the first of December. Until then, you can help us. I know I have asked you to speculate about this sort of thing in the past, but it isn’t speculation now. It’s happening. If you think you might be interested in owning a shirt, let us know. I’ll tell you how in a moment, but first you’ll want to know something about the shirts.
The shirts are being printed in a ridiculously humble shop in north Mississippi. Artisans screen print each one by hand. I designed the artwork and have been involved personally in preproduction. There are two designs: one based upon the iconic arloandjanis.com car logo and another based on Ludwig, the cat. (I was there when they began to roll off; I think they look good.) Each will be available in two styles: short or long sleeve. The car-shirt colors are: natural, sport grey, military green, charcoal grey and Carolina blue. The cat-shirt colors are: sand, black, pink, red and gold. For today, use your imagination. I know there is more to consider, but I’m trying to keep this short. I’ll deliver specifics as Thanksgiving week evolves. Right now, it will benefit all of us, including customers, if you can help gauge demand. You would not be ordering! You would not be committing to anything, and (ahem) neither would we. There’s no money involved! We just hope you will help us establish a rough idea of what’s ahead, especially with Christmas so near.
I know you haven’t actually seen the shirt. I haven’t discussed price. If you want to wait a day or so for the full details to write, that’s fine. But we’re friends here, and if you’re pretty sure you might want shirts, go to the top of this page and hit the “email” link and drop us a line, or just comment below—but not both, please. Tell us what sounds good to you. Include sizes if possible. Really, folks! This is a seriously local operation. Thank you! — JJ
Mower shirt discussion
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104 responses to “Mower shirt discussion”
Interested!!
No joy on email. Still says “Comments are closed” for me.
Can you not send an email from the email page? Regardless, the address is jimmy@arloandjanis.com Thanks for your interest! And your prodding. — JJ
Just to run up the flagpole. 1 car beige and 1 Ludwig.
GR6, don’t go to that link with the intent of leaving a comment. Go to that link, and near the top above the graphic is a link that says “You still can e-mail me at: jimmy@arloandjanis.com“.
The portion of that statement that is the email address is clickable and should open your default email program with a blank email already addressed to Jimmy.
One of each!
At least one of each. XL. I am not sure of the color until I see it. May want more, but I guess it will depend a bit on the price.
Thanks for doing this.
Just used the “Jimmy@” method. It did not bounce back, so assume it worked.
I will want one, although I can’t say which design at this instant.
1 of each, please, and XL is generally safer. Thanks!
Yup. The car in L in long sleeve. Dunno color, yet.
I would be interested in a car long-sleeved shirt in natural, size M.
Both, please. How many “Xs” can you put in front of the “L”? I’ll need at least 3 or 4. (XXXXL)
I was in the middle of a somewhat long and brilliant comment on political opinions when my comment disappeared. I don’t think that this is interference by the NSC (No Such Cartoonist) because it has happened before and sometimes what I had typed will appear in addition to whatever else I added. Anyway, I’m experiencing a spell of a chronic stomach problem and must run.
Ok, I’ll play!
One car shirt in Carolina blue, and one cat shirt in pink, and XL, please. 🙂
I would probably get a Ludwig small or medium short sleeve probably beige…
One charcoal short-sleeve car shirt in medium. 🙂
Luddie in pink/small for sure. I wish Luddie came in gray. Will need to see the design and price to figure out the second color.
Likely a 3X, short sleeve… color tbd
I’m certainly interested. Loved the book.
Time for Greg to buy another book, or time for Jimmy to produce another one?
Nope, clicking on the email link on the “email page” or in Jimmy’s reply gives me the same response…nada. Problem must be on my end, though, if that is working for others.
Definitely the car design, probably two each of long sleeve and short sleeve, size XL. (OK, I like tee shirts, so sue me.) I’ll withhold judgment on the Ludwig shirts until I see the design. Humm, I wonder if any of my clothing would coordinate with “military green”. 🙂
I like the description of the tee shirt production shop you selected. It sounds like something Arlo might operate, except without the drama.
One Ludwig in short sleeve at XXXL, one Ludwig long sleeve in XL, one car in short sleeve XL at least and we’ll see after that.
Looking forward!
Quick question on sizing. Are the sizes American standard or the snugger international sizing?
The car for sure, probably in Carolina Blue. Not sure if I’m M or L and can’t decide short or long sleeve yet, either. Would love a nightshirt, but that’s for another print run, I expect.
One short sleeve XL of Ludwig, please. Beige or sand.