Fear the Ambush
Hand-drawn. Screen-printed in Portland. Gone after October 31.
Pre-orders close November 6, 2026 — Once this drop ends, these designs are gone forever.
Two Cuts. One Mission.
Matt Thompson
Austin-based designer specializing in hand-drawn logos, typography, and illustration. No AI. No templates. Every line drawn by hand for brands that want to stand out.
Rendered Screen Print
Portland's go-to for creative brands who care about quality. Every shirt is hand-pulled by real humans using premium inks that won't crack, fade, or peel.
- ✓ Hand-pulled screen printing (not DTG or vinyl)
- ✓ Premium water-based inks that breathe
- ✓ Vibrant colors that stay vibrant
- ✓ Printed in Portland, OR — not overseas
A group of tigers is called an ambush.
Ed Hardy-esque design with Japanese-inspired tigers and camellias. Strength, beauty, and the people who show up when it matters.
The back carries the ambush. The front carries the warning.
Where Your $50 Goes
Pay Back Dad
Every dollar gets me closer to returning what he gave me
Build Minthorn
Keep my small shop alive in Oregon wine country
Fund More Drops
This is the first — more are coming from this team
Every Order Includes
- ✓ Limited Edition Tee (hand-printed, never reprinted)
- ✓ A Bonus Gift — Something extra from Minthorn
- ✓ A Story — You helped a daughter pay back her dad
Join the Ambush
When pre-orders close, this design is done. We're not restocking. This is it.
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Questions
When will my shirt ship?
Pre-orders close November 6, 2026. Shirts ship within 3-4 weeks — hand-printed to order.
What makes these shirts different?
Hand-pulled screen printing by Rendered in Portland. Premium water-based inks that breathe and won't crack. Original art by Matt Thompson — no AI, no clip art, no templates.
Is this really limited edition?
Yes. Once pre-orders close, this 6-color design is retired. We're not restocking.
What's the fit?
Men's: 6oz heavyweight, cropped to waist, slightly oversized sleeves. Women's: Relaxed boxy silhouette, slightly cropped. Check the size guide on each product.
Returns?
Due to the limited nature, all sales are final. Please check the size guide carefully on the product pages