P22 London Underground

Information about the typeface P22 London Underground and where to buy it.

P22 London Underground

The most influential typeface of the early twentieth century, it was originally commissioned in 1916 by Frank Pick of London Underground Railways for use in signs on the railway system. Originally called "Underground", it became known as "Johnston's Railway Type", and later simply "Johnston".

Designers: Edward Johnston and Richard Kegler

Year: 1916, 1997

Copyright: London Transport

Publisher: P22

Examples: London Underground

Influence on:

Agenda
Corinthian
Gill Sans

Similar fonts:

Corinthian
ITC Johnston
Nobel
P22 Underground Pro

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P22:
http://www.p22.com/

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