Tom's Look At The Visual Side Of Snacks And Candy - Chimes Ginger Chews

 

Here is a package that is designed in homage to old-time packaging from the early decades of the 20th Century. The colour palette is limited, much as it was in early printing. The typeface evokes the text one might see in old silent film title and caption cards. The line illustrations are vintage style depicting old modes of travel such a classic bi-plane, penny farthing- style bicycle and an old multiple mast sailing ship.

On the back of the package, the text echoes (with less hyperbole mind you) the carnival barker or medicine show style of advertising.

I have tried the “original” and mango flavour. I’m eager to try the orange next and sadly, have no idea yet where to find the peanut butter or the peppermint.

Best of all, I can attest that this simple candy helps to relieve intestinal distress pretty quickly. In spite of the allusions, it’s not all the work of snake oil salesmen!

Tom

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