A beautifully designed piece of typography centred on the word 'Syrcas' - the Welsh for circus - set in a vintage-style typeface full of curves, flourishes and small ornamental details. It’s the sort of lettering that does half the work on its own, full of character before anything else has even been added. The shapes are slightly exaggerated, with thick outlines, confident swells and warm colours that give it the feel of an old hand-painted sign or a weathered travelling poster. You can imagine it pasted onto walls in Llanddulas, Barmouth, Brecon and countless other places, promising marvels, danger and at least one gentleman being launched from something with mixed results. There’s a lovely sense of movement in the lettering itself. The loops, tails and decorative touches create the same kind of energy a circus aims for - lively, theatrical and just a little over the top in the best possible way. It has the look of something designed to catch the eye from across the street and tempt people in against their better judgement. The design keeps things simple by letting the typography lead. No need for extra imagery when the word already carries so much atmosphere and suggestion on its own. A warm, nostalgic piece built around bold lettering, old poster charm and a great Welsh word that deserves to be seen in lights.
