I love seeing what people can do with Tumblr, this site is really very nice. The real-world elements and hand made sketches is what really makes this design sing.
Brutalism: The Beauty of Breaking the Rules
Brutalism in web design rejects perfection for authenticity. Stark grids, raw type, and honest structure create interfaces that feel human, intentional, and impossible to ignore. Break the rules, on purpose.
I’m not a fan of sites where the elements are supposed to look like real objects. I think the main links could be more conspicuous and they would benefit from you-are-here indicators. Also, I don’t see why there would be two separate mail-to links in the navigation. I like grain-like background and its colour, though.
The navigation is a bit clunky on this site, probably because it’s a tumblr site, not that the fact it’s tumblr is a defense for confusing linkage.
I have to say I often like sties with real world objects worked in, that’s just me and definitely a taste thing.