Anytime I get a chance to see type in new languages, the letters take on whole new meanings. I’m no longer seeing them as a part of a word (which inherently has a meaning), but rather as pieces of art themselves. Moscow did this through using a lot of letters I am familiar with, but using them in strange ways.

These are some photos of found type in Moscow. I hope you enjoy. You can see a whole bunch in my typography set on Flickr.

A simple Metro stop in Moscow

Mosco(nian) bank. (I think)

A Banner over the Street in Moscow

Store Signage in Moscow

We don't have to many signs on buildings like this where I'm from

Simple Cafe near Red Square