Abstract
From the end of 19th century to around the mid 20th century Edward Johnston worked with letterforms as a calligrapher, Typeface Designer, Scholar and Teacher. He completed the design of "Johnston" the seminal London Underground Alphabet in 1916. Johnston also had an academic approach toward calligraphy, by employing palaeography he evaluated not only the letter-forms themselves but also the cultural context from which they evolved. As well as his influence within calligraphy, Johnston not only designed the London Underground Alphabet but also three different celebrated type faces for a private press. This session is discussed how type face design and calligraphy are connected, particularly in terms of letter-form construction, social context and any other factors.
