Edward Johnston
Graphic Designer, Author
1872 – 1944
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Who was Edward Johnston?
Edward Johnston, CBE was a British craftsman who is regarded, with Rudolf Koch, as the father of modern calligraphy, in the particular form of the broad edged pen as a writing tool. He is most famous for designing the sans-serif Johnston typeface that was used throughout the London Underground system until it was re-designed in the 1980s. He also redesigned the famous roundel symbol used throughout the system.
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- Born
- Feb 11, 1872
Uruguay - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Died
- Nov 26, 1944
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on July 23, 2013
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