ITC Johnston Font Download Free

The Johnston font is the sans serif that Edward Johnston designed in 1916 for London Underground. ITC Johnston is a commercial digital version of that design, and this page covers it. Check the license before you use it in paid work.

About the Johnston font

London Underground has used Johnston for station signs and printed information for more than a century. Its clean, even strokes are easy to read from a distance. The Underground name and roundel are tied closely to this typeface, so many people link the look to London.

ITC Johnston is a digital version sold as a commercial font. It keeps the feel of the original design. It is a separate product, though, so it is not the same file the Underground uses. The family includes medium and bold weights, and the tester below uses both.

ITC Johnston Font Generator

Type your own text to compare the medium and bold weights of ITC Johnston. Change the size, color and background to see how the words look on a poster, a video thumbnail or a website banner. You can save a preview image from the tool.

How to use Johnston font

If you own a licensed copy, right-click the font file on Windows, choose Install, and restart your design app if the font does not appear. On a Mac, double-click the file and select Install Font in Font Book.

In Canva, check the font menu first. If the font is missing and your plan and license allow uploads, upload the file. If not, save a PNG from a desktop app and place that image in Canva.

Johnston suits signs, posters, banners and thumbnails with short, plain titles. Use the bold weight for headings and the medium weight for smaller lines.

License information

ITC Johnston is a commercial font, so do not assume it is free for commercial use. Check the license that comes with your copy before you use it on products, ads or client work. The Buy button below goes to the seller’s page.

Fonts similar to Johnston

If you want a similar look or a different license, these font pages on this site may help:

• Gill Sans Font
• Campton Font
• Averta Font
• Inter Font

FAQ

What font is Johnston?

Johnston is the sans serif Edward Johnston designed in 1916 for London Underground. ITC Johnston is a commercial digital version of it.

Is there a free Johnston font?

Some sites offer free files of ITC Johnston. A free download does not mean the font is licensed for commercial work, so check the license first or buy a licensed copy.

Is Johnston Sans the same as ITC Johnston?

They are closely related but not identical. Johnston Sans is the original design made for London Underground. ITC Johnston is a digital version sold as a commercial font.