Simple Classic Text Effect That Should Be Easy (Aaaaargh!!!)

[jm37215]

I am trying to achieve this grain effect in this logo with the same color.  Problem I am having is the "grain" effect in Illustrator is not giving me the desired result and distorts the edges.  Help?

[Ray Yorkshire]

Why should it be easy ? Illustrator just does raster effects as a minor sideline .

And too small an image  to see exactly what the desired result is,  or to see any  distortion to  the edges.

Maybe try a  gradient fill

Swatch panel Swatch Libraries Menu > Gradient > Metals > Gold

and then add  Texture > Effects > Grain

then play about with the gradient slider

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

jm,

You may create/use a suitable (raster) image larger than the logo, then position the text on top and select both, then Object>Clipping Mask>Make.

You can use live Type (editable text) as it is, or outlined Type (Type>Create Outlines), then select the letter paths and Object>Compound Path>Make to turn them into a single path (required for a Clipping Mask).