Edward Johnston
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Edward Johnston, CBE was a Uruguayan-born 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.
Edward Johnston's calligraphy, shown in the 1906 book Writing & Illuminating & Lettering.
Edward Johnston Memorial
An early sign showing Johnston's alphabet for the Underground. Note variant 'W'.
Rudolf Koch
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Rudolf Koch was a German type designer, professor, and a master of lettering, calligraphy, typography and illustration. Commonly known for his typefaces created for the Klingspor Type Foundry, his mos
Edward Johnston
…Edward Johnston, CBE (11 February 1872 – 26 November 1944) was a Uruguayan-born 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 best known as the designer of Johnston, a…
A postcard Rudolf Koch used to send when asked for a free sample of his art: "Lecken Sie mich am Arsch!" (German: "Kiss my arse!", literally "Lick me on the arse!" in formal imperative mood)