Vincent Figgins
1766–1844 (age 78)
Biography
Vincent Figgins, a pioneering typographer, founded a type foundry that produced elegant yet practical faces, helping printers communicate clearly in an era of expanding print culture.
He embraced innovation while respecting tradition, and the type he introduced continues to be celebrated for its legibility and grace in countless books and newspapers; his resting place at Nunhead Cemetery remains a pilgrimage for students of typography.