Does anyone know what font is used in the London Underground Tube Logos?

Question

I'm using Arial and I bolded it, and it looks pretty close, but does anyone know what the exact font is?

Answer 1

thanks for the question ... the answer was fascinating ... I've always wondered myself !!

Answer 2

It's called Johnston, named after Edward Johnston who designed it for the Underground in about 1913-1916.

Answer 3

Johnston.

It was designed to make the London Transport system be distinctive.

Answer 4

I have that font on my computer. If you want it - e-mail me on [e-mail]