Madrid signs on the street

Madrid displays many styles of lettering and numbering.  Here are a few of the ones that caught my eye.

Interesting blend of Art Deco and Art Nouveau letters spell out
CENTRAL.  The R and A are dangerously similar.  Posed by
 the door, David Mash, VP of Innovation at Berklee College
of Music, in Boston who played at this club with
Gary Burton back in the day.  

Note how the D evokes a paella pan.  

A Turkish bath.  I like the symmetry.  

Small adaptations make the M and the S catch your eye.  

I like the M and A.  C and E continue the motif.  

Great, monumental capitals; identify--what else!?--a printer.  

Classic, restrained Art Nouveau .  

Extra-special Spanish signs

This is the coolest calligraphy I've seen so far in Valencia--it's a real standout.  I love its use of Art Deco's varying widths of letter.  

Compare the two widths of A, and of N, and even of E.  

Almost every letter in this sweet little sign is interesting.

This sign makes up in personality and impact what it lacks in legibility.  The letter painter had an idea, and carried it out with great determination.  The eye-popping turquoise and burnt orange is a real treat.  

This simple sign has great elegance.  There is restrained but clear flavor of Art Deco in the F, R, M E and G.  The colors are very attractive and dignified.