Edward Johnston of United Kingdom

Born: Uruguay, 1872
Died: Ditchling, Sussex, 1944

English lettering artist and teacher active early in the 20th century, pioneer in serious sans serif style. Strongly influenced Eric Gill.

Johnston’s classic type design for the London Underground is now available; but the type in use today, New Johnston, has undergone a subtle reworking by London agency Banks & Miles, to make it more versatile.

Fonts by Edward Johnston

Imprint, ITC Johnston, P22 London Underground

Browse all fonts by Edward Johnston

Activities

  Type Design
  Writing
  Calligraphy
  Teaching
  Journal Publishing & Editing
  Lettering

Related Links

 • Linotype Library Designers: Edward Johnston
 • London Transport Group
 • London Transport Museum
 • The Edward Johnston Foundation
 • Victoria and Albert Museum: Modern Calligraphy Collection

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