Benchwarmers Bagels has been a fixture at Transfer Co Food Hall in Raleigh for a number of years, and they’re now expanding into some standalone retail locations, the first of which at Kane’s new Rockway development.
Starting with a design by Paul Tuorto, and metal fabrication and installation performed by McCorkle Signs of Durham, Lightship Neon also partnered with Joseph Giampino of SPCLSIGNS to hand-letter the ‘Bagels and Coffee’ tagline sign.
Benchwarmer’s new sign features 18” tall channel letters, painted in their brand color and including warm white neon tubing in a single-stroke design.
Benchwarmer's Rockway location at twilight, with red channel letters and exposed warm white neon tubing.
The Benchwarmers signs were attached to the awning above their new retail location, a part of the shops and apartments at The Row.
Benchwarmers neon viewed during the day...
... and in the evening, adding a unique glow and eye-catching light to the facade.
Detail on the tagline cabinet, featuring hand-lettered elements by SPCLSIGNS.
Detail view of the tagline cabinet, installed on the awning at Rockway.
Benchwarmers is located at the intersection of S. Saunders Street and Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.
Closer view of the channel letters during final assembly at Lightship Neon
Lightship Neon creating the neon tubing for the Benchwarmers Rockway sign.
See this neon sign in person at Benchwarmers Bagels, located at 1015 S Saunders St, Raleigh, NC 27603