Truillet

Truillet is a modular, technical display typeface designed by Ramiro Espinoza and inspired by the lettering carved into a stone mausoleum in Hermalle-sous-Argenteau, Belgium. The inscription bears the name of the architectural firm 'Truillet et Fils', responsible for the mausoleum, and is composed of compact, squarish letterforms whose geometric construction and restrained detailing give the alphabet a distinctly appearance. Although carved in stone, the lettering conveys a precision more commonly associated with architectural drafting and engineering.
The photographs that made this revival possible were generously provided by Belgian sign painter 'Miles Signs', allowing the original inscription to be documented and studied in detail.
Espinoza analyzed the proportions, construction, and rhythm of the original lettering and translated these qualities into a contemporary digital typeface. As with all Brutal Types releases, he refined the geometry, improved consistency, and expanded the character set while preserving the modular logic and crisp character of the source.
With its compact proportions and technical appearance, Truillet is well suited for branding, editorial design, posters, signage, packaging, websites, exhibition graphics, and projects related to architecture, technology, engineering, and industrial design. Inspired by a little-known example of Belgian architectural lettering, the typeface transforms a carefully carved inscription into a versatile tool for contemporary graphic design.