Paul Standard

1983 TDC Medalist

Calligraphy, Typography, Education

Paul Standard (1896-1992) was a Russian-born American calligrapher and author. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1903 and published notable works including "Calligraphy’s Flowering, Decay and Restoration" and "Our Handwriting," contributing significantly to the field of calligraphy.

Paul Standard

Career

Paul Standard (May 19, 1896 – January 1, 1992) was an American calligrapher and author, who immigrated from Russia in 1903. His books included:

Calligraphy’s Flowering, Decay and Restoration, Society of Typographic Arts, 1947
Our Handwriting, 1947
Arrighi’s Running Hand, 1979