So, one thing noticeable is the removal of the smaller text. Some folks who saw it on the FB page still aren’t a fan of the ‘International’ part. Though I still like the ‘international’ bit, I realize that it’s not really necessary on a saofuki, 'cause those who use it already know what Bachido is about. That said, thoughts?
Ah, also, top left is Pat’s tenugui-like interlocking pattern suggestion. I didn’t put enough effort into it, but meh, it’s the basic idea.
I think these look a lot nicer. My faves are the bottom right for practicality and top left for looks.
I so want a hanky/bandana of the upper left square design! Except, maybe have it so they are angled, like corner to corner. Would be so sweet to rep the bachi!
Hey dudes! After today’s Crash Course filming, I pulled out my saofuki (from the Hirosaki taikai) and realized something!
Here it is unfolded.
And then folded.
http://imgur.com/tQI0G,YGVYN#1
Personally, I rarely unfold mine, even when cleaning. Thus, smaller would be better just so that it can all be seen at once.
Maybe? 
I dig that idea. Especially if it’s on an angle similar to yours.
So, as the lines show, the is the space available.
Props to Curtis Courson, who lurks the forum but is active on the FB wall. 
His idea to put the mon and title on opposite sides.
That is a superb idea Kyle!
One thing though, I miss the kanji! PUT BACK THE KANJI! PUT BACK THE KANJI! Come on everyone! Chant with me! PUT BACK THE KANJI!
In contrast to you I never fold mine 
The new design will look a bit weird for people who don’t have it folded. But it’s hard to make something that looks good in both modes when you have the mon and the text. I also think the text should only be in the same dark grey color as the mon.
I like the the “international” part since it’s part of the logo kinda?
Always looks better for ppl who might check some of our wares from internet. International seems more friendly to me 
and i myself liked the angled version also most.
Oooh and definitely PUT BACK THE KANJI!
ditto with the kanji
Okay everyone, kanji is going back! Worth a try.
Karl: Hmm… indeed, in that case it would look odd unfolded. In which case, the diagonal would probably look the coolest in both cases…?
I also think the text should only be in the same dark grey color as the mon.
Oh right! I forgot that outlines or other shades probably won’t even be possible anyway.
Okay, back in a minute, bros!
Thoughts on this? My espresso buddy / designer friend Ekapol gave his ideas on the positioning.
Also, an integral part of the cloth is about to change! (Well, not as integral as the cloth itself, but still pretty major) The subtitle!
I present to you, The Bachido Contest!
That’s nice and clean. I like it, a lot.