張中和 Pawn Shop Signage Keychain

張中和 — at first glance, it looks like an ordinary Chinese person’s name. Look again. Say it out loud in Mandarin and you’ll hear it: zhūng zhōng hé — a phonetic stand-in for “尊重我”, meaning “respect me.” A hidden demand disguised as a name tag. The joke rewards those who are in on it.

Shaped after the classic “Bat Holding a Coin” (福鼠吊金錢) — a traditional Chinese auspicious motif symbolising fortune and prosperity — this keychain recreates one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable street-level icons: the pawn shop sign (當舖招牌). Each piece features a Cantonese phrase rendered in bold, vertical style, just like the signs that have hung above neighbourhood pawn shops for generations.

Locally designed typefaces.
We offer 2 typeface styles, both created by local Hong Kong typeface designers. We hold commercial licences for both — supporting the local type design community while bringing authentic Hong Kong character to every piece.

Made entirely in-house.
Each keychain is laser engraved on acrylic, hand painted individually, and cut to size — all done completely by our own team. No outsourcing, no shortcuts.

Choose your style and colour.
Available in 2 typeface styles and 5 colours:

• Red — gold paint fill
• Green — gold paint fill
• Black — gold paint fill
• Blue — orange paint fill
• Iridescent — no paint (pure acrylic shimmer)

Perfect for:

• Keys, bags, and everyday carry
• Mandarin and Cantonese wordplay enthusiasts
• Anyone who appreciates a joke hiding in plain sight
• Gifts that reward the people who get it

Small batch production — please allow up to 3 weeks for fulfilment.