The Srosky Archive


Archived for insperatuin. Unforchanity this is not my own work. This is a collection of Typography, signage, economical design, and inspiration spotted in the wild. I’ve always been inspired by economic design, classic signage processes, unique materials, and all things print design. This collection includes signage from highways, nail salons, parking lots, laundrymats, pizza shops, tractor trailers, Chinese restaurants, auto shops, mechanics, locksmiths, and other everyday locations. This collection is mostly set in Philadelphia and the general surrounding area, with a few international exceptions. The qualifications to make this archive are totally vibes-based. Stunning work, unique solutions, questionable decisions, and ironic design are all themes across the board. While each sign’s origin story may be different, I would imagine that most are a product of decisions on the sign maker’s end and not a studio graphic designer. This showcase of supposed outsider design is a testament to the strength and beauty of subtle experimentation with a limited set of tools.







Mitchell’s Locksmith and Safe Co.  
North East corner of Race and Ninth








Gene Renninger & Son 
Intercourse PA Route 277








Stadium directions entering London Stadium








IP Gas Station in Rome Italy








Shop Name
North-West corner of 17th and Walnut
Shop Name
North-West corner of 17th and Walnut
Shop Name
North-West corner of 17th and Walnut







New Town Restaurant
9th and something (Just south of what used to be District N9ne)








Economy Something
West side of 2nd Street between Spring Garden and Callowhill
Economy Something
West side of 2nd Street between Spring Garden and Callowhill







PennDOT Authorized Site 72
East side of 8th between Race and JFK








Cafeteria
South side of Fitzwater between 17th and 18th







2627 W Girard








Do Not Disturb
South and Jefferson area maybe 18th?








Strip Mall
Bethlehem PA
Strip Mall
Bethlehem PA
Strip Mall
Bethlehem PA
Strip Mall
Bethlehem PA
Strip Mall
Bethlehem PA







Al & Harry’s
Montgomery Ave near Manayunk Ave








Did You Leave Your Keys?
Near Good Dog near 15th








Food & Wine Store
London, England








Chinese Freemason Phila Lodge
West side of 9th Street between Race and Vine








Parrucchiere Per Signora
Rome Italy








US Food
New Jersey
US Food
New Jersey
US Food
New Jersey







Bailey’s Seafood
New Jersey








Thank You All For Your Service
South side of Carpenter between 8th and 9th 







Gratz
Dennisville NJ
Gratz
Dennisville NJ
Gratz
Dennisville NJ






Compro Tax
Back Yard of Mellow Gold Studio








South Street Souvlaki
North side of South Street just West of 5th Street








J.T. Riley Lumber
South Side of Girard between 3rd and 4th
button 2 1







Llanerch Diner
Route 1
Llanerch Diner
Route 1







Del’s II
Front and Whorton
Del’s II
Front and Whorton







Linsky’s Pharmacy
2nd and Dickinson








1000
Pepboys Columbus Blvd








Snorkel Lift
17th and Walnut







Bright Sign Co., Inc.
12th and Race
Bright Sign Co., Inc.
12th and Race







Fresh Donuts
Near sid bookers shrip corner








Benjamin Moore
Girard and Germantown








Katz Poly Foam Foam Rubber
5th and Poplar
Katz Poly Foam Foam Rubber
5th and Poplar
Katz Poly Foam Foam Rubber
5th and Poplar







Firewood
NJ Route 33








Nationwide Discount Sleep Center
North








Nationwide Discount Sleep Center
North







Porchea’s Touchdown Sports Bar
Berks and 4th








Soft Pretzels
Adamstown PA








Renninger’s Antique Market
Denver PA








For Sale Sign
Near Honey Brook PA








Mailbox on Rout 22








Living God Lutheran Church
Near Honey Brook PA








Time Park
Denver CO








Sill’s Family Campground
Near Bowmansville, PA








PANINI
Rome Italy








Frutteria Sottocosto
Rome Italy







Pioneer Agricultural Products
Near Honey Brook PA