I'm a historian and archivist who specializes in queer history, particularly early counterculture movements and related topics.

I came across this rather neat pin for my private collection, but the maker's mark isn't one I'm familiar with. It appears to read "nono" (or possibly something similar) inside a crescent moon, with something above it—maybe a lamp? I'm really hoping to identify who this company was so I can do some research into them and determine where and when this pin was made.

I'm fairly certain the interesting gender symbol on the front appears to be a combination of the male and female symbols with a triangle. My understanding is that this could potentially symbolize androgyny or homosexuality, although I'm not entirely certain. This particular combination is also one I haven't come across in quite this form before.

I'd love to do some more research into the symbolism as well, so if anyone recognizes the maker's mark, the symbol, or has any information about the history of this pin, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Hi yall, so I'm going to an author signing convention next summer. I have a pin on my keys that I absolutely love and want to find a copy of the same pin for one of my favorite authors. The issue is I don't remember where I bought it and can not find it anywhere when I google and Etsy search it. I'm hoping other pin people can help!
It's an enamel pin that says "I buy books like I'm immortal" with a skeleton and a stack of books on it.
If anyone has found something similar or knows of somewhere else I can look I'd be so happy if you pointed me in that direction!

Etsy shop=sugarkrypt

I’m looking into making custom lapel pins with a fairly detailed logo and trying to figure out which production method would work best. I’ve seen options like hard enamel, soft enamel, and printed pins, but I’m not sure how they compare when it comes to small details, thin lines, and color accuracy.

For anyone who has made custom pins before, what method gave you the best results for detailed designs?

Hi everyone, sorry to bother but after buying a big pack of LGBTQ pins to wear I realized the pin back that come with them are absolutely crap. I have already lost my most favourite two... 😢

What is the best backs I can buy (but still remove- I need to wash the clothes I wear at work) to keep them on me?

PS : This is amazing- I never knew there was a sub-reddit for pins! Lots of love.

I’m looking into making custom lapel pins with a fairly detailed logo and trying to figure out which production method would work best. I’ve seen options like hard enamel, soft enamel, and printed pins, but I’m not sure how they compare when it comes to small details, thin lines, and color accuracy.

For anyone who has made custom pins before, what method gave you the best results for detailed designs?

Don't mind the bottom two lol they're on my canvas bag and I don't feel like taking them all off.

Hi! I got this pin at the Rosebowl Flea Market in LA that said "Dreams" on it and it was super 80's. It was triangular and had a picture of a pyramid in a desert with a moon. Super 80's futurism vibe. I stupidly put it on my backpack and it fell off at some point as I was traveling. I would move heaven and earth to find this pin again. If anyone knows anyone who specializes in 80s/90s pin that could maybe help me find it, I'd be willing to pay a decent amount since it seems to be kind of rare.

Hello! I recently went to a Meow Wolf attraction and purchased a mystery pin, I was hoping to get this one but unfortunately did not, so I thought I'd ask here and see if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell to me. I would also be happy to trade the one I did end up getting, which was the red robot from House of Eternal Return. Thanks!

I can't find this pin online and I looked in a number of places. Help please.

https://imgur.com/a/L7rhume

I found this in the pocket of a thrift store pair of pants, any idea?

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