Tramstop
Brutal Types · Ramiro Espinoza · 2026
A single-style display typeface drawn from the constructed lettering of a former tram station in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, combining geometric sans proportions with short terminal serifs.
About
Ramiro Espinoza studied the original inscription at Verspycklaan 1 in Naaldwijk and translated its modular, engineered letterforms into a contemporary digital typeface. Rather than a straight reproduction, he refined the geometry and improved consistency while retaining the mechanical character of early-twentieth-century architectural lettering. The result suits signage, posters, editorial work and cultural projects that call for a historically grounded expressive voice.
Classification
A constructed, modular design that pairs geometric sans-serif structure with short terminal serifs, placing it squarely in the early-twentieth-century technical or architectural serif tradition rather than a conventional text serif or pure sans.