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Nostrand is a geometric sans-serif born out of love for New York City — a city that never stops inspiring me, and honestly, never lets me go. Named after Nostrand Av station in Brooklyn, which holds a special place in my heart. Nine weights plus oblique variants, and four stylistic sets: alternate letterforms, a unicase variant, and two sets inspired by NYC subway line markers — circled letters and numbers, filled and outline. The diacritics have their own attitude — flattened acutes, sharp circumflexes, and a ring that sits just a little too high. Very New York. Arrows in symbols, ligatures, and Latin and Cyrillic with broad language support.
Typeface Design, Graphic Design & Text: Małgorzata Bartosik
Styles: 18, Glyphs: 757, Design date: 2024–2026
OpenType features: ccmp, locl, numr, dnom, frac, pnum, tnum, dlig, liga, aalt, subs, sing, sups, ss01, ss02, ss03, ss04
Language Support: Latin: Basic, Western European, Central European, South Eastern European Cyrillic: Basic, Belarussian and Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian, Ukrainian
Broadway–Seventh Av
Broadway Express
Seventh Av Express
42nd Street Shuttle
Lexington Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Pelham Bay Park
Rockaway Park
Flushing Local
Second Avenue
Queens Boulevard
Broadway Local
Brooklyn-Queens
Nassau Street Express
Nassau Street Local
Sixth Avenue Express
14th Street–Canarsie
Flushing Express
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned on the city, and New Yorkers made an ode to the orange subway seat.
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned on the city, and New Yorkers made an ode to the orange subway seat.
Every few decades, New Yorkers bid farewell to old subway cars as a new fleet is released onto the city’s 665 miles of track. Although most New Yorkers concur that the city’s transit system needs updating, change can be bittersweet for riders, leaving behind stings of nostalgia as the new rids the old.
Every few decades, New Yorkers bid farewell to old subway cars as a new fleet is released onto the city’s 665 miles of track. Although most New Yorkers concur that the city’s transit system needs updating, change can be bittersweet for riders, leaving behind stings of nostalgia as the new rids the old.
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned on New York City as the first new open gangway car, the R211T, rolled out on the C-line. These new cars are part of a pilot program and will be evaluated based on how they run and customer response.
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned on New York City as the first new open gangway car, the R211T, rolled out on the C-line. These new cars are part of a pilot program and will be evaluated based on how they run and customer response.
Standard R211s, without open gangways, will eventually replace the infamous orange and brown-clad subway car models of the 1970s, the R46. The R46 is the oldest car model currently in use, running on the A, C, N, W, Q, and Rockaway Shuttle lines.
Standard R211s, without open gangways, will eventually replace the infamous orange and brown-clad subway car models of the 1970s, the R46. The R46 is the oldest car model currently in use, running on the A, C, N, W, Q, and Rockaway Shuttle lines.
These cars have been riding the rails for nearly 50 years. To sprinkle some perspective, “The average age of MTA subway cars is 25 years old,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said in a press release.
These cars have been riding the rails for nearly 50 years. To sprinkle some perspective, “The average age of MTA subway cars is 25 years old,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said in a press release.
As news set in that the transition from orange to blue seats would soon greet commuters, New Yorkers took to social media to share comments of heartbreak, relief, and uncertainty. The conversation started with a Threads post by Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine.
As news set in that the transition from orange to blue seats would soon greet commuters, New Yorkers took to social media to share comments of heartbreak, relief, and uncertainty. The conversation started with a Threads post by Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine.
Levine says he will miss the orange seats. We’ve collected a few farewells (and good riddances!) to the orange subway seat here.
Levine says he will miss the orange seats. We’ve collected a few farewells (and good riddances!) to the orange subway seat here.
User @evaelfassyb posted, “I remember when they had just came to use, I was starting high school at City as School. All the way to Hoyt Street from Forest Hills, Queens.”
User @evaelfassyb posted, “I remember when they had just came to use, I was starting high school at City as School. All the way to Hoyt Street from Forest Hills, Queens.”
Throwing it back even further, @marylynchtheater shared, “I got over missing the straw seats on the E and F to Brooklyn (granted they were “old” back in the 60s, but they were itchy and kind of intriguing).”
Throwing it back even further, @marylynchtheater shared, “I got over missing the straw seats on the E and F to Brooklyn (granted they were “old” back in the 60s, but they were itchy and kind of intriguing).”
@robertallengreer commented, “They have a certain Sesame Street charm, but the newer parallel designs are way more comfortable.” Threads user @brooklynspoke was more emphatic about their love for the vintage design posting in response to this article.
@robertallengreer commented, “They have a certain Sesame Street charm, but the newer parallel designs are way more comfortable.” Threads user @brooklynspoke was more emphatic about their love for the vintage design posting in response to this article.
“My entire philosophy as an advocate and urbanist is that cities change and part of the contract you sign when you live in one is that you have to be okay with that BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON’T TAKE MY ORANGE SUBWAY SEATS OR THIS CONFIGURATION PLEASE.” Threads user @robincforman28 said, “They’re iconic!”
“My entire philosophy as an advocate and urbanist is that cities change and part of the contract you sign when you live in one is that you have to be okay with that BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON’T TAKE MY ORANGE SUBWAY SEATS OR THIS CONFIGURATION PLEASE.” Threads user @robincforman28 said, “They’re iconic!”
Untapped Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers shared his ode to the orange subway seat, saying, “The most coveted seat was the one tucked away in that window “nook” where you could rest your arm on the ledge and stretch your legs out under the seats in front of you. During a hellacious rush hour, it was like flying first class.”
Untapped Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers shared his ode to the orange subway seat, saying, “The most coveted seat was the one tucked away in that window “nook” where you could rest your arm on the ledge and stretch your legs out under the seats in front of you. During a hellacious rush hour, it was like flying first class.”
Untapped New York’s founder Michelle Young also enjoys sitting in this spot. “Controversial, but I loved the weird spot at the window where you had almost no legroom. There was something cozy about it, plus I like to look out the window when I’m on mass transit.”
Untapped New York’s founder Michelle Young also enjoys sitting in this spot. “Controversial, but I loved the weird spot at the window where you had almost no legroom. There was something cozy about it, plus I like to look out the window when I’m on mass transit.”
Other riders have a different opinion. “The configuration never worked for me. Long legs,” posted @realcopyvet. @kevin.p.leathers replied, “No, the orange seats always required a close inspection for some sort of gross substance floating inconspicuously in their shallow curvature.”
Other riders have a different opinion. “The configuration never worked for me. Long legs,” posted @realcopyvet. @kevin.p.leathers replied, “No, the orange seats always required a close inspection for some sort of gross substance floating inconspicuously in their shallow curvature.”
Twitter user @dpmsocial shared some insights from an engineer who worked on the seats, “Their idea was to make these trains feel like a living room, a space to communicate and get to know one another.”
Twitter user @dpmsocial shared some insights from an engineer who worked on the seats, “Their idea was to make these trains feel like a living room, a space to communicate and get to know one another.”
“There have been many different seating plans over the years and, as New Yorkers do, we all have our favorites and usually aren’t afraid to share our opinions with others!,” Chelsea Newburg, PR & Marketing Manager for the New York Transit Museum told Untapped New York.
“There have been many different seating plans over the years and, as New Yorkers do, we all have our favorites and usually aren’t afraid to share our opinions with others!,” Chelsea Newburg, PR & Marketing Manager for the New York Transit Museum told Untapped New York.
“This holds true for more than a century of subway history. One of the coolest things about the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn is the hands-on opportunity to board and explore our vintage trains. We invite everyone to come on down, sit on subway seats dating back to 1904, and choose your favorite from transit history.”
“This holds true for more than a century of subway history. One of the coolest things about the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn is the hands-on opportunity to board and explore our vintage trains. We invite everyone to come on down, sit on subway seats dating back to 1904, and choose your favorite from transit history.”
Broadway–Seventh Av
Broadway Express
Seventh Av Express
42nd Street Shuttle
Lexington Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Pelham Bay Park
Rockaway Park
Flushing Local
Second Avenue
Queens Boulevard
Broadway Local
Brooklyn-Queens
Nassau Street Express
Nassau Street Local
Sixth Avenue Express
14th Street–Canarsie
Flushing Express
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned on the city, and New Yorkers made an ode to the orange subway seat.
Every few decades, New Yorkers bid farewell to old subway cars as a new fleet is released onto the city’s 665 miles of track. Although most New Yorkers concur that the city’s transit system needs updating, change can be bittersweet for riders, leaving behind stings of nostalgia as the new rids the old.
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned on New York City as the first new open gangway car, the R211T, rolled out on the C-line. These new cars are part of a pilot program and will be evaluated based on how they run and customer response.
Standard R211s, without open gangways, will eventually replace the infamous orange and brown-clad subway car models of the 1970s, the R46. The R46 is the oldest car model currently in use, running on the A, C, N, W, Q, and Rockaway Shuttle lines.
These cars have been riding the rails for nearly 50 years. To sprinkle some perspective, “The average age of MTA subway cars is 25 years old,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said in a press release.
As news set in that the transition from orange to blue seats would soon greet commuters, New Yorkers took to social media to share comments of heartbreak, relief, and uncertainty. The conversation started with a Threads post by Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine.
Levine says he will miss the orange seats. We’ve collected a few farewells (and good riddances!) to the orange subway seat here.
User @evaelfassyb posted, “I remember when they had just came to use, I was starting high school at City as School. All the way to Hoyt Street from Forest Hills, Queens.”
Throwing it back even further, @marylynchtheater shared, “I got over missing the straw seats on the E and F to Brooklyn (granted they were “old” back in the 60s, but they were itchy and kind of intriguing).”
You can see what those looked like in our list of vintage subway car amenities, here!
@robertallengreer commented, “They have a certain Sesame Street charm, but the newer parallel designs are way more comfortable.” Threads user @brooklynspoke was more emphatic about their love for the vintage design posting in response to this article.
“My entire philosophy as an advocate and urbanist is that cities change and part of the contract you sign when you live in one is that you have to be okay with that BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON’T TAKE MY ORANGE SUBWAY SEATS OR THIS CONFIGURATION PLEASE.” Threads user @robincforman28 said, “They’re iconic!”
Untapped Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers shared his ode to the orange subway seat, saying, “The most coveted seat was the one tucked away in that window “nook” where you could rest your arm on the ledge and stretch your legs out under the seats in front of you. During a hellacious rush hour, it was like flying first class.”
Untapped New York’s founder Michelle Young also enjoys sitting in this spot. “Controversial, but I loved the weird spot at the window where you had almost no legroom. There was something cozy about it, plus I like to look out the window when I’m on mass transit.”
Other riders have a different opinion. “The configuration never worked for me. Long legs,” posted @realcopyvet. @kevin.p.leathers replied, “No, the orange seats always required a close inspection for some sort of gross substance floating inconspicuously in their shallow curvature.”
Twitter user @dpmsocial shared some insights from an engineer who worked on the seats, “Their idea was to make these trains feel like a living room, a space to communicate and get to know one another.”
“There have been many different seating plans over the years and, as New Yorkers do, we all have our favorites and usually aren’t afraid to share our opinions with others!,” Chelsea Newburg, PR & Marketing Manager for the New York Transit Museum told Untapped New York.
“This holds true for more than a century of subway history. One of the coolest things about the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn is the hands-on opportunity to board and explore our vintage trains. We invite everyone to come on down, sit on subway seats dating back to 1904, and choose your favorite from transit history.”
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