Keuken

Keuken is a striking display typeface by Paula Mastrangelo, inspired by the modular lettering found on iconic Dutch enamel kitchen canisters from the 1920s. Often labeled koffie, thee, or suiker, these jars once stood in countless Dutch households, their bold, geometric letters becoming a quiet staple of everyday life. Though the designer of the original type remains anonymous, their work left a lasting mark on 20th-century domestic design.
With Keuken, Mastrangelo pays tribute to this anonymous legacy, carefully translating the letterforms’ limited character set into a versatile digital typeface with wide language coverage. The result is both nostalgic and fresh—ideal for packaging, branding, posters, websites or any project seeking a solid yet playful aesthetic.
More than a revival, Keuken captures the spirit of early modern Dutch design: practical, unpretentious, and full of character. It celebrates a time when even the most utilitarian objects were crafted with style.