Name Ross George | Died 1959 | |
Biography
Ross F. George was a talented sign painter, inventor, and type designer who resided in Seattle, Washington. He learned to letter from William Hugh Gordon.
Mr. George and Mr. Gordon were asked to design pens for Hunt Pen Company in 1913. By 1915 the pens were patented, and then put into production. The pens included A-style, B-style, C-style, D-style, and E-style nibs that reportedly cut the labor time of the lettering artist in half. George then proceeded to produce a periodical Speedball Text Book which was a way for him to provide insight to those who wished to learn the art of lettering and sign painting. He created numerous editions until his death in 1959. His last was the 17th edition, although he had some involvement with the 18th edition.
In 1929, Ross F. George received a patent for a noiseless switch.