Create a Showa-era atmosphere with neon signs! Examples of retro coffee shops and bars

by neonparkinterior March 22, 2024

Neon signs of Kissa Kaba Mine and Kissa Shoken 2

Create a Showa-era romantic atmosphere with neon signs!

This time, we would like to introduce a neon sign production example for a "retro coffee shop and bar", following the process from inquiry to completion.

Illustration explaining the process from inquiry to completion

This neon sign is perfect for those who are planning to open a store or renovate, so be sure to read through to the end.

①Inquiries

We received an inquiry via LINE and asked about your request.

⚫️To open a coffee shop-style izakaya, the neon sign is 40cm x 40cm in size.

⚫️ I want to hang a tube neon LED on a transparent acrylic plate from above a window frame (outdoors)

The text and colors had already been decided to a certain extent, so we started discussing together from here to complete the image.

If you have an image or something similar, please send it to us to make things smoother!

*If you don't have an image, please feel free to contact us.

② Turn your image into an illustration

(After completion, we received an additional order, so we will introduce it together.)

We will turn your image into an illustration based on your ideas.

Kissakabamine neon sign illustration Neon sign illustration for Cafe Shoken

③ Color selection and final design decision

Once the image has been decided, we will proceed by discussing details such as the size of the design and the thickness of the letters.

At the same time, decide on the color.

The general colors were decided at first, but we would then have you look at color samples and make the final color and design decision at this stage.

Neon sign color samples

Final image illustration of the neon signs for Kissa Kabamine and Cafe Shoken

[Kissakaba Mine] Colors used: 10 Yellow

[Kissa Shoken] Color used: 8 Green

④ Estimate details

Once the final size and color have been decided, we will provide you with an accurate quote based on the selected size.

In this case, both were the same size, so the estimates for each were as follows.

Neon sign quote for Hillcissa and Yorusakaba

*There are other paid plans available, so please feel free to contact us.

⑤Completion

The work will be completed within the deadline stated in the final quotation.

Both of them turned out to be very nice neon signs!

Neon signs for Kissa Kabamine and Kissa Shoken

This neon sign is simple, but it catches your eye.

When we were deciding on the design with the owner, he was particular about the thickness and size of the letters, and this resulted in a stylish Showa retro feel.

This shop operates as a coffee shop during the day and an izakaya at night.

The floor is covered with carpet reminiscent of old-fashioned coffee shops, creating a relaxing space, so if you live nearby, be sure to drop by.

Hilkissa and Yorusakaba neon signs and interior

[Hill kisser yoru sakaba]
Price range: 399 yen to 699 yen
We offer food and drinks from the Kissa menu .
Counter seats: 6
2 x 4-seat tables
(Table seating for up to 10 people)
Opening days Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Business hours: 18:00 - 24:00
(Inside Shinko Plaza, 2-8-26 Goi Chuo Nishi, Ichihara City)
　https://www.instagram.com/mine_sakaba/