A few weeks ago they repainted the lines for the laundromat across the street from me in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Gotta love the backwards "N". Also the "NOP A RKING" letter spacing.
Also, wouldn't you paint the enter in front of the entrance and not that one parking spot? I'm also confused by the no parking to begin with, is it a drive-through laundry mat? That would be awesome if you could dump the clothes in one window then drive up to the next one and pick them up all clean and folded and with a side of fries.
After admiring the signs and lettering on my walks to work, I wanted to document what I had found. We often discuss the cultural impact of architecture and urban spaces but rarely the words and letters found in these spaces. So here is villatype, a visual record and discussion of type and lettering found in the public domain. I hope you will all take part by adding to the dialogue and posting your own finds.
Call for submissions
villatype is always searching for found type and lettering in any public space. You can send me images along with your name, city, street and date. Or, even better, become a contributor and post them yourself by emailing me your contact info and I will add you as a contributor.
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Also, wouldn't you paint the enter in front of the entrance and not that one parking spot? I'm also confused by the no parking to begin with, is it a drive-through laundry mat? That would be awesome if you could dump the clothes in one window then drive up to the next one and pick them up all clean and folded and with a side of fries.
Admit it Lee, you just love saying "Bushwick, Brooklyn"
Do love that "N" though.
BUSHWICK represent! look out or i'll move into your hood joe.
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