A Recent Signature + Need help

[Execution]

I used a CC, how do I keep it Sythe's bg color? Also some constructive criticism please!

 

[theArc]

What I do is either
a) Use a clipping mask on only the text
or
b) Take a soft eraser and go around the edges of every layer of the cc.

 

[Execution]

What I do is either
a) Use a clipping mask on only the text
or
b) Take a soft eraser and go around the edges of every layer of the cc.

Thanks, figured this out. Would you suggest I do anything?