Geotype Submission

The Geotype project charts the rich history of lettering and type forms that have established the identity of cities and towns around the world. Explore the map

How does this letter-form communicate its location?

Jeddah Street Sign of AL-BALAD The lovely old street markers of Al Balad are attached at the corners of the sides of the buildings. They are written in Arabic and English and have exquisite arabesque borders decorating the outer edges. I have seen replicas sold as souvenirs. Many of the city's street names are now made from more standard aluminum or plastic, so the sculpture has stood the test of time and is still in good condition. The name is capitalized, as readability is of the utmost importance in this topic. It is engraved with a serif font instead of the sans serif font currently in use.

Location

Jeddah Saudi Arabia