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Brutal Types · Ramiro Espinoza · 2026
A single-weight modular typeface by Ramiro Espinoza, drawn from the brick-integrated lettering on a 1927 Dutch primary school façade in Leiden.
About
Espinoza studied the proportions of the original inscription at Driftstraat 77 and translated them into a consistent digital system, preserving the solid, architectural character of the source. Despite its early twentieth-century origins, the letterforms carry a visual affinity with 1970s electronics and technical graphics. With just one style, it is aimed at posters, editorial work, signage, branding and digital applications where structural clarity is the priority.
Classification
A modular display typeface derived from early twentieth-century architectural brick lettering, with geometric construction and uniform stroke widths evoking technical graphics and electronic signage of the 1970s.