Sunday, June 12, 2016

More beautiful Finnish letters!

House identification placque.
This week I'm back in Helsinki for a revisit.  Last year I thought I found every last gorgeous letter in town, but it took just a few short walks around to reveal a new batch for me.  

Here are a few gems:










"Suomi" is Finland's own traditional name for itself.  Above, and at right, it appears in hefty letters that emphasize the strength of the doorway below it.   




BÖLS is the name of the stock exchange, it is
appropriately carved of solid granite, in a style
that looks like 
pure muscle in letter form.

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