mystery duo makes mark

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Who are “Pablo” and “Jack Blades?” For now, the duo, both employed at Boston agencies, are choosing to keep their real names under wraps. But the copywriter (Pablo) and art director (Blades), who have teamed up to form the creative freelance operation bladesand-pablo.com, have already picked up several clients. Pablo said that the sideline could eventually become their full-time occupation.
The pair’s first effort is a poster campaign for the Boston Rugby Football Club. One poster reads, “A hooligan’s game played by gentlemen,” and depicts men shoving each other in an effort to grab a rugby ball.

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