frederic william goudy
Proper noun A person's name, specifically referring to an American printer and type designer who lived from 1865 to 1947. He is famous for creating many influential and widely-used typefaces.
This term is used to identify the historical figure Frederic William Goudy. It functions as a proper noun and is typically used in contexts discussing typography, graphic design, printing history, or biography. * The lecture focused on the contributions of Frederic William Goudy to modern typography. * Frederic William Goudy designed over a hundred typefaces during his career.
The name is often associated directly with the typefaces he created, which bear his name (e.g., Goudy Old Style). In such contexts, "Goudy" alone is frequently used to refer to the typeface family. * The book was set in a classic Goudy typeface.
- Goudy (noun): A common shorthand reference either to the person or, more frequently, to the family of typefaces he designed.
- Goudy-esque (adjective): Describing a design or typeface that resembles or is in the style of Goudy's work.
- Type designer
- Typographer
- Printer (in the historical sense of a master of printing and type founding)
- Goudy Old Style: The name of one of his most famous and enduring typeface designs.
- The Village Press: The name of the private press operated by Frederic Goudy and his wife.
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United States printer noted for designing typefaces (1865-1947)
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