--- title: "Your Expert Guide: Comparing Lit Styles Between Halo Lit, Face Lit, Combo, and Two-Sided Lit Products" description: We recognize that our customers select from among Gemini’s large product portfolio based on application. Beyond that, our aim is to give detailed information on products so you can find a solution tha --- [Skip to content](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Gemini Incorporated](https://hub.geminimade.com/hubfs/gemini-logo-horizontal-1.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations Try the "Ask me anything" icon at the bottom right to use our AI search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Gemini Product Guide](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Lit Letters and Logos](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/lit-letters-and-logos?hsLang=en) September 24, 2026 # Your Expert Guide: Comparing Lit Styles Between Halo Lit, Face Lit, Combo, and Two-Sided Lit Products We recognize that our customers select from among Gemini’s large product portfolio based on application. Beyond that, our aim is to give detailed information on products so you can find a solution that provides the appearance your customers desire with the materials they need for the application.   Our expert team highlights our various lit signage in material, look, and style to create a powerful, dramatic impression 24/7. Design options include several plastic and metal materials applied to halo-, face-, and side- lit applications in LED lit solutions.  | **[Lit Letters and Logos Lighting Styles](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/illuminated-letters-logos-lighting-styles?hsLang=en)** | **[Lit Letters and Logos Material Options](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/illuminated-letters-and-logos-material-options?hsLang=en)** | | --- | --- | | **[Halo Lit Letters and Logos](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#halolit)** | [**Face Lit Signage**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#facelitsignage) | | **[Two Sided Signs](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#twosidedlitsignage)** | [**Side Lit Signs**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#sidelitsigns) | | [**Combining Light Styles**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#combiningstyles) | [**Additional Tips**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#additionaltips) | | [**Getting Started**](https://hub.geminimade.com/knowledge/your-expert-guide-comparing-illuminated-styles-between-halo-lit-face-lit-combo-and-two-sided-lit-products#getstarted) | |       Halo Lit Letters and Logos | Our halo-lit signage give an appearance of high sophistication with depth and permanency, allowing customers to design large-scale without overwhelming the environments. Even the narrowest strokes and details can house our compact modules to provide even illumination and appearance with no lighting dead zones. Over 60 different finish options are available in either brushed or painted aluminum or stainless steel, with sculpted, prismatic, flat, or round face options. And our customers can choose from fabricated aluminum and stainless-steel faces and cast metal products to our acrylic and formed printed and painted plastic signage. | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-38-41-3391-PM.png?width=300&height=90&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-38-41-3391-PM.png) | | --- | --- | | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-40-34-9413-PM.png?width=300&height=97&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-40-34-9413-PM.png) | | | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-40-59-3752-PM.png?width=300&height=83&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-40-59-3752-PM.png) | |     ### **Face Lit Letters and Logos** Gemini’s face lit letters and logos enable retailers, company brands, and organizations to always highlight their strong visual identity. A step beyond traditional fabricated letters, our product solutions offer expertly fabricated metal returns and high-quality diffused acrylic faces for limitless design possibilities. They are available in precision-fit, narrow trim, or trimless finishing, including premium solid cast acrylic solutions. With a broad selection of acrylic that features removable face retainer or removable can, dependent on size, for easy access, our customers can get the right combination of colors in either brushed or painted aluminum or stainless steel that function well in both daylight and lowlight conditions.  | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-44-37-1166-PM.png?width=200&height=149&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-44-37-1166-PM.png) | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-47-55-9529-PM.png?width=200&height=85&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-47-55-9529-PM.png) | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-50-55-7167-PM.png?width=200&height=205&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-50-55-7167-PM.png) | | --- | --- | --- |     ### **Two-Sided Lit Signage: Blade Signs** | Gemini also offers signage for two-sided lit applications with 24-hour visibility, designed for indoor and outdoor solutions. They’re built to withstand inclement weather and are ideal for businesses in dense traffic locations. Our fabricated metal signs are available in aluminum, in five available configurations (blank blade sign, two-sided lit blade sign, two-sided push thru blade sign, single sided blade sign, and single push thru blade sign) and heights up to 46 in. You can finish these blade signs in any of our standard painted colors or request a custom match at no additional cost. | | --- |     ### **Side Lit Letters and Logos** Our side lit letters and logos produce a similar effect to halo-lit lighting yet create a lower profile to emphasize sign messaging. Featuring translucent plastic letter faces designed for LED lighting and available in several face colors, Gemini’s side lit offerings allow for painted letter faces with translucent returns. Letters, which come with translucent acrylic returns and a removable back, are available in four thicknesses and provide a soft glow that embraces its shape.  | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-56-56-5016-PM.png?width=256&height=223&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-56-56-5016-PM.png) | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-57-20-1064-PM.png?width=380&height=118&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-57-20-1064-PM.png) | | --- | --- |     ### **Combining Lighting Letters and Logos** | While any of these lighting styles make an impact on their own, combining them certainly can enhance the appearance of your signage. For example, combining halo-lit and face-lit signage can create a contrast and incorporating two-sided lit signage ensures visibility from multiple angles. Combining different lighting styles is a good way to make a strong, lasting impression on visitors. | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-49-15-4698-PM.png?width=265&height=133&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-49-15-4698-PM.png) | | --- | --- | | ![](https://hub.geminimade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-42-50-3430-PM.png?width=265&height=171&name=image-png-Feb-05-2024-04-42-50-3430-PM.png) | |     ### Additional Tips When Comparing Styles Beyond material, look, and finish options, here are additional tips for comparing styles among Gemini’s lit signage to help you find the best solution for the application and budget.   - **Keep your sizes in mind.** This is especially true if your sign has both large and small elements that you would like produced in the same way. While products have specific size parameters, our team is always available to find a solution that works for you. - **Consider your mounting surface and how the signage will be anchored to it.** If your sign will be mounted to drywall only, you might want a lightweight product like halo-lit formed plastic or acrylic adhered with double face tape. Heavier products like trimless fabricated metal or halo-lit cast metal are good options if your sign will be supported by studs in the wall. - **Know your finish.** The biggest differences between our lit product types are the finishes offered. Knowing the desired finish on your final product will help narrow down your available options. - **Factor in the distance your sign will be viewed from.** Face lighting is a great option for visibility over a long distance but may be too intense for a sign mounted near eye level that is intended to be viewed from close distances. - **Avoid pairing brushed stainless steel and brushed aluminum finishes.** The two metal tones do not match and will appear very different when mounted near each other. This situation is common when a sign has larger and smaller letters near one another.     #### Get Started Now that you've narrowed down which style you'd like to use for your project, jump to your Partner Portal account where you can manage projects, view quotes, check on your status, pay invoices, and more.     **Tip:** Still have questions? 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