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Brutal Types · Ramiro Espinoza · 2026
A compressed calligraphic typeface by Ramiro Espinoza, derived from Theo Kurpershoek's hand lettering on the 1961 Querido edition of a Dutch novel.
About
Espinoza analysed the narrow, hand-drawn letterforms of Kurpershoek's dust jacket lettering and translated them into a regularised digital typeface, correcting inconsistencies and expanding the character set without losing the source's informal character. The single style suits book covers, posters, packaging and cultural projects that call for a compact, expressive voice rooted in mid-century Dutch graphic design.
Classification
A compressed, calligraphic display typeface derived from mid-century Dutch hand lettering. Its narrow proportions and informal, hand-drawn quality place it firmly in the display category with a calligraphic subcategory.