Minicus
Brutal Types · Paula Mastrangelo · 2026
A single-style compressed typeface drawn from a memorial plaque on a Amsterdam building, honouring Minicus Zeehandelaar, a Jewish merchant murdered in the Holocaust.
About
Paula Mastrangelo studied the compact, modular letterforms of a plaque at Tweede Jan Steenstraat 113 in Amsterdam and resolved their inconsistencies into a clean, usable digital font. The compressed structure and restrained rhythm of the source are preserved, while proportions, spacing and character coverage have been expanded for contemporary use. It suits posters, editorial work, signage and cultural projects where condensed, architecturally grounded forms are needed.
Classification
A compressed, modular display typeface derived from a single architectural plaque inscription. Its constructed, geometric logic and tight proportions place it firmly in the display category rather than a general-purpose grotesque or serif tradition.