For over a decade, Fast Buds has proudly represented the 420 community with our iconic "42 + cannabis leaf" logo. It has become an instantly recognizable symbol that holds a special place in our hearts and has accompanied us through years of growth, innovation, and dedication to revolutionizing autoflower genetics and the whole industry. But as much as we cherish this iconic symbol, the time has come for us to move on.
The Need for a Change
The harsh reality is that cannabis is still illegal in many parts of the world, and this can get the lover of the plant in trouble. In some places, even wearing a t-shirt or hoodie that prominently features a cannabis leaf could be risky. Members of our own Fast Buds team, across various countries, have experienced this first hand—pulled aside and searched by law enforcement simply for wearing our company’s merchandise.
Beyond the legal risks, social media platforms have increasingly become restrictive too. They frequently shadowban our accounts or even shut them down entirely, just because our logo includes a cannabis leaf. You may imagine how this complicates our efforts to reach our community and connect with our customers in the way we want to. Hopefully, the new logo will change that.
A Minimalistic and Discreet Approach
The new Fast Buds logo reflects a shift towards a more minimalistic and discreet design. It's crafted to be fully understood by those "in the know," but for anyone outside the community, it won’t raise suspicion. You can confidently wear our new merchandise anywhere in the world without feeling any pressure or worrying about unwanted attention.
Even our packaging will benefit from this discreet look, allowing parcels to arrive without raising eyebrows either at the customs or at the post office. The new logo ensures our brand stays aligned with the spirit of Fast Buds while providing a safer, more comfortable experience for our global customer base.
42 Turns the Mind Upside Down
Our customers have known us as "42 Fast Buds" for years, and that part remains unchanged. Our new logo still nods to the 420 movement, but in a subtler, more minimalistic way. It’s our way of saying that we remain true to our roots while evolving with the times.
As for why the logo got flipped upside down—well, that’s an intentional twist! The upside-down "42" represents the way Fast Buds has always turned the cannabis world upside down. From pioneering autoflower genetics to pushing boundaries of cannabis breeding, we’ve always been about flipping conventional wisdom on its head. This new logo symbolizes our continued commitment to revolutionizing the space and making waves that will continue to improve your experience of cannabis cultivation and consumption.
Embracing the Future
This new chapter for Fast Buds is an exciting one. We have plenty of changes, among others we released a brand new line of premium Feminized Photoperiod Seeds, like Lemonpaya, that are only available on our website. So now we have something even for the lovers of photoperiod genetics.
We believe that all changes are for the better and that the best is yet to come. While we’ll always have a soft spot for our original logo, the new design reflects where we are today—ready to evolve, push forward, and continue to support our community in a way that’s safer and smarter, but just as daring at the same time.
Our legacy of innovation will continue, and our commitment to giving the world the best autoflower genetics remains as strong as ever.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
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