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.

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.