Frederic Goudy
Type designer and Goudy typeface creator
Born
Died
1947
79 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent American type designer contributed significantly to typography in the early 20th century. Developed over 100 typefaces, with Goudy Old Style being one of the most recognized. Founded the Village Type Foundry, which allowed for the production of unique type designs. Engaged in teaching type design at various institutions and worked on type repair and printing.
Created Goudy Old Style typeface
Established Village Type Foundry
Designed over 100 typefaces
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