Karmix

Karmix is a geometric, ultra-condensed, stencil-looking sans designed by Ramiro Espinoza, based on the distinctive lettering carved on the tomb of the Bordewijk family at the Oud Eik en Duinen cemetery in The Hague. With its clean lines, sharp cuts, and modular construction, the original inscription reflects a unique fusion of modernist clarity and solemn elegance—an austere yet refined example of early 20th-century Dutch funerary lettering.
Espinoza has expanded this forgotten carved alphabet into a full typeface that balances precision and expressiveness. The stencil design of many of its letters adds a graphic tension to its condensed geometry, giving Karmix a sculptural quality that is ideal for poster design, brochures, branding, and cultural projects seeking a bold yet thoughtful voice.
Far more than a historical revival, Karmix reimagines a moment where typography, art, and architecture intersected in quiet beauty. It brings new life to a hidden detail of The Hague’s design heritage. Now available through Brutal Types, Karmix invites designers to explore the power of restraint and form.