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?

This type is painted on a house façade with white paint. It says “Wäscherei” which means laundry in English and describes what kind of store can be found there. Although it seems fairly new painted, the type itself has an old-school vibe and seems like it has been painted over the original type that has been there for a long time. This shows an appreciation of the past of this building while still giving it a new and fresh finish – a melting together of old and new, as it is Neuhausen. What makes the type standout after all is the blue and black shadow behind the letters.

Location

Volkartstraße 25, 80634 München, Deutschland