Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this idea for a skinhead logo, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I started out just kind of doodling, you know, trying to capture that classic skinhead vibe. I was looking at all sorts of stuff online, trying to get a feel for the imagery, what’s been done before, what works, what doesn’t.

I stumbled upon some interesting tidbits. Apparently, the Celtic cross and runic alphabet are commonly used, but they’ve also been adopted by some not-so-savory groups. I also found that certain hand gestures and symbols are used as a means of identification and communication within skinhead gangs. It’s a whole subculture with its own language, man.
Then I read that the crucified skinhead image is a longstanding symbol used by both racist and non-racist skinheads. That’s a tricky one, right? It seems like this image originated at some shop called Last Resort, and a lot of their customers were, um, let’s just say they were on the extreme end of the spectrum. So, that symbol’s got some baggage, to say the least.
Digging Deeper
I kept digging, trying to understand the whole skinhead thing better. I mean, are they all bad? Are they all racist? Turns out, it’s way more complicated than that. There’s a whole history and cultural significance that most people don’t even know about. It’s a pretty misunderstood group, honestly.
- Research: Spent hours looking at different skinhead symbols and logos.
- Brainstorming: Tried to come up with something original but still recognizable.
- Sketching: Filled up pages with rough ideas.
- Refining: Started narrowing down the designs, trying different styles.
- Execution: Made the final version that can be used by all.
The crucified skinhead image kept popping up. I learned it’s a symbol used by the entire skinhead subculture, not just certain factions. But it still felt weird using it, knowing its association with extremist groups. So, I decided to go in a different direction. I wanted to create something that captured the spirit of the skinhead movement without all the negative connotations.
I ended up with a design that I’m pretty happy with. It’s simple, it’s bold, and I think it represents the core values of the skinhead subculture without being offensive. It was a real learning experience, diving into this whole world. I never realized how much history and meaning was behind these symbols.

It is a hard work but worth it. What a day!