The craft
Shaped with precision. Finished with care.
It all begins with a solid block of metal. An uncompromising start.
Through advanced CNC milling, most of the material is removed – layer by layer – until only the essential remains. A form where nothing is superfluous.
Craft
Precision in every line.
Then begins the quiet refinement. Surfaces are worked, balanced and perfected.
Aluminium is treated with bead blasting, etching and anodising, creating a refined, resilient finish.
Brass is polished to a deep, warm glow that develops a natural patina over time.
Finally, the name is engraved. Precise. Permanent. Personal.
Materials
Aluminium
Modern strength in its purest form
Aluminium is a material defined by contrasts. Light – yet strong. Discreet – yet distinctive.
Known from advanced engineering to iconic design, it is a material where function and aesthetics merge.
The anodised surface adds a silky depth and a durability that withstands the passage of time. A calm, confident choice.
Brass
Timeless warmth
Brass is a material with soul. The polished surface catches the light and adds a subtle warmth to the room.
But it is over time that the material truly reveals its character. The patina develops slowly. Unique. Unpredictable. Beautiful.
A name sign in brass is not static – it lives on with the place it belongs to.
Created to be noticed – without shouting
A name. A material. A piece of craft.
Typography
More than just letters
We rarely think about it. But typography is everywhere. On your front door. On your phone. On signs you pass every day. Letters are not just something we read – they are something we feel.
Typeface and design must form a greater whole. A name sign does not begin with the material – it begins with the visual expression, where typography sets the tone.
Letters are not just something we read – they are something we feel.
When letters get personality
Working with our type designer opened a door to a whole new world – and a whole new language. Suddenly we weren't just talking about letters, but about x-height, baseline, kerning and leading. Yes… we know. It sounds a bit nerdy. But that is actually where the magic lies.
Because it's about the small things: the spacing between letters, their height, the air around them – and how it all works together. What you don't notice… until it's done right.
We discovered how much form and proportion matter. How an open counter or a sharp aperture can change the entire expression. How "with feet" (serif) and "without feet" (sans serif) are not just technical terms – but feelings.
Some typefaces are sharp and modern. Others are soft and classic. Some feel exclusive. Others more understated. That is exactly the mood we work with when designing our name signs.
That is why we have carefully selected four typefaces, each bringing something unique – and together making design and typography form a higher unity.
What you don't notice… until it's done right.
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TYPOGRAPHY EXPLAINER
Small details. Big difference.
The fundamental typographic concepts that make type and design form a higher unity.
CAP HEIGHT
Height of capitals. From baseline to top of uppercase letters.
ASCENDER
Parts of lowercase letters rising above the x-height.
X-HEIGHT
Height of letters like x, e, n and o. The core of readability.
MEAN LINE
The optical midpoint of lowercase letters.
BASELINE
The invisible line that letters rest on.
CAP HEIGHT
X-HEIGHT
BASELINE
DESCENDER
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Typography is not just about appearance. It's about function, feeling and balance.
COUNTER
Space inside letters like o, e and a.
KERNING
Space between letters. Adjusted for optical balance.
DESCENDER
Parts of letters below the baseline (g, p, y).
APERTURE
The opening in e, a and s. Affects readability.
Sans serif
Without feet. Clean and modern.
H
Serif
With feet. Classic expression.
H
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SIGN & DESIGN | ALUMINIUM AND BRASS
The selected typefaces
Inter
Clean. Timeless. Confident.
A modern classic that doesn't shout – but still gets noticed. Perfect for a minimalist, refined expression.
Barlow
Clear. Functional. Honest.
Inspired by road signs and precision. A typeface made to be read – quickly and clearly.
Nunito
Elegant. Refined. Exclusive.
A beautiful balance between classic and modern. It almost feels engraved in stone – in exactly the right way.
EB Garamond
Warm. Classic. Inviting.
Inspired by old books and traditional craft. Perfect if you want a more classic and timeless expression.
Your name. Your first impression.
A name sign is one of the first things people see. It is a detail – but an important one. It says something about who you are before the door is even opened.
That is why we care about typography. Not as a technical discipline. But as a way of creating identity.
A name sign does not begin with the material – it begins with the visual expression.
A tribute to what we take for granted
We live in a world full of letters. They guide us, inform us and welcome us. Often without us noticing.
But when it is done right – you can feel it.
That is the feeling we have tried to capture in our signs.
A love of the detail.
A respect for the craft.
And a tribute to typography.