Blade Signs
A blade sign is one of the most effective tools in urban storefront signage. Projecting perpendicularly from the building facade and mounted high enough to clear awnings, canopies, and street-level clutter, a blade sign commands attention from half a block away — visible to pedestrians approaching from either direction long before they reach your door. Bold, graphic, and built for maximum impact.
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Blade Signs
Scale and Presence
In dense urban environments, a blade sign can be the difference between being found and being missed.
Fabrication: Built to the Scale of the Street
We work in aluminum, steel, acrylic, and composite materials, engineering each sign to handle the wind loads and weather conditions large projecting signs face.
Illumination Options
Face-lit, halo-lit, and internally illuminated configurations using LED technology.
Custom Shapes and Integration With the Facade
Custom shapes — following a logo silhouette, a brand icon, or an architectural profile — can elevate a blade sign from a functional necessity to a genuine landmark.
Permitting and Structural Compliance
Blade signs require DOB permits, and larger signs may require structural engineering sign-off. We manage the permitting process in full.
Blade Signs FAQs
Functionally they serve the same purpose — projecting from the building to be visible to pedestrians. The distinction is primarily one of scale, weight, and visual intent. Swing signs are typically smaller, more decorative, and craft-oriented. Blade signs are larger, bolder, and built for maximum visibility. If you’re not sure which is right for your business, we’re happy to talk through it.
Yes — and for most applications they should be. A double-faced blade sign is readable from both directions along the street. We ensure both faces are finished and illuminated to the same standard.
Absolutely. Whether you’re refreshing an outdated sign, upgrading from fluorescent to LED illumination, or replacing a sign that’s reached the end of its life, we handle the full scope — removal of the existing sign, any necessary facade repair, fabrication of the new sign, permitting, and installation.
