Johnston Sans

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf typeface
gptkbp:adaptedInto digital use
gptkbp:associatedWith British_design
gptkbp:availableIn multiple weights
gptkbp:characteristics open counters
gptkbp:characterTraits gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:London_Underground
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Edward_Johnston
gptkbp:famousFor 20th century
gptkbp:features geometric forms
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn signage design
gptkbp:hasLength proportional
gptkbp:hasVariants gptkb:Johnston_Sans_Display
gptkb:Johnston_Sans_Condensed
gptkb:Johnston_Sans_Rounded
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Johnston Sans
gptkbp:includes lowercase letters
uppercase letters
punctuation marks
numerals
gptkbp:influenced modern type design
gptkbp:influencedBy calligraphy
gptkbp:inspiredBy humanist typefaces
gptkbp:isAvailableIn TrueType format
OpenType format
gptkbp:isAvenueFor various media
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor typography exhibitions
gptkbp:isConsidered a classic typeface
gptkbp:isKnownFor its clarity
gptkbp:isPartOf graphic design history
London's_identity
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor a cultural icon
gptkbp:isReferencedIn design literature
gptkbp:isTaughtIn design schools
gptkbp:isUsedBy graphic designers
gptkbp:isUsedIn wayfinding systems
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn advertising
publishing
web design
corporate identity
branding campaigns
gptkbp:notableFor legibility
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Transport_for_London
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:recognizedBy typography community
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Gill_Sans
gptkbp:style sans-serif
gptkbp:usedBy transport signage
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:London_Underground
public transport
branding
gptkbp:wasA Johnston100
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1916