Shirts - Yeah, they were sharp.
Final - I walked around with a ridiculous large Peercoin button. It was a conversation piece that opened up a lot of conversations:
"Oh you're with Peercoin, I'm a miner that.."
"Peercoin, I trade you (like I'm the actual coin itself lol) on btc-e"
"I want to introduce you to someone..."
I heard the above comments for 2 days straight, it became almost a game of which of the 3 will be said next. It allowed strangers to quickly get comfortable with the brand before even opening my mouth.I agree with tact, but I also like being put right out there. Subtle in a crowed market space is ambitious but often times causes grief.
I bet we're 90% of the same mindset.. just a little style differences.
I've been to a fair share of international tradeshows/conferences...and I totally agree with you....that button differentiated you very quickly which is good in attendees minds as they have limited amount of time to spend on every exhibitor.