Son of Formby,
I don't think you got many replies because of what you just said, you can't see it.
Your reasoning of going a more subdued route is okay so long a this fits with who your customers are.
Who are your customers?That's what tells you if this approach is correct.
Most of my customers are residential, but I am looking to pick up some commercial work, If and when I can. I think the 'IN Your Face' style is not a good look personally and a simple professional looking design is fine for who I want to attract, and anyway if even if others on here think In Your Face is OK thats up to them, and that is their taste, you have to be happy with your own image.
On a side note, I wear a T- Shirt with my company name on it at the mo, but am looking for something a little more professional, collared t-shirts, fleeces, caps etc, if anyone knows a good quality, decent priced place, please let me have the web address.
Thanks
Lee