Kunsthandel

Kunsthandel is a display typeface designed by Ramiro Espinoza and inspired by the distinctive letterforms found in a well-known woodcut created by Dutch artist and activist Chris Lebeau (1878–1945) to advertise the Willem Brok art supply store in Hilversum, Netherlands. The original design reflects Lebeau’s characteristic balance of modular structure and expressive flair—an approach that established him as one of the most original visual voices in early twentieth-century Dutch graphic art.

Espinoza carefully reinterpreted these striking forms into a contemporary digital typeface, refining proportions and expanding the character set while preserving the tactile quality of the woodcut. Kunsthandel is well suited for logos, posters, editorial design, websites, video games, museum graphics, and cultural projects that seek a typeface combining historical depth with modern versatility and the unmistakable touch of Dutch craftsmanship.