This might be just me, but my first impression was the new logo felt more "aggressive"... like the bee is more confrontational by looking you straight into the eye and being ready to attack.

I think I like more the one on @UrLogicFails@beehaw.org profile banner: less aggressive bee? ...with the moustache making it more cartoonish, and less "oh f*ck, a bee is trying to sting me!".

But again, this is just my personal impression, and some possible bee fobia.

[–] primscha 7 points 2 years ago

I say you have a point. The moustache look makes it more friendly. You can also see the butt/stinger as a bandana!

[–] UrLogicFails 5 points 2 years ago

The mustache version was actually an early option I made when I started designing the logo. Ultimately, we decided to go in a different direction but it definitely still holds a special place in my heart.

[–] Fink 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I think he looks like he has a really fabulous moustache and a cowboy hat.

Edit. I didn't realise it was supposed to be a cowboy hat!

[–] Evergreen5970 1 points 2 years ago

To me, the moustache reads like a frown, making this bee read as more aggressive.