Helvetica is widely used by graphic designers for print work and signage, because of its high legibility and easily recognizable look.ĭesigned in 1927 by Paul Renner, the original drawings were based on classic geometric forms like circles, triangles, and squares.
The collection includes 34 variations to suit all your needs, from more condensed versions to more rounded.īeing one of the most prolific font styles in modern-day typography, it can be seen as the foundation of many brand logos, including: Jeep, Panasonic, Microsoft, Lufthansa, American Apparel, Nestlé, and many more. The clarity and neutrality of this font made public and governmental institutions rely on it in their documents and signage, e.g. It has always been a ubiquitous and versatile font because of its numerous weights, widths, and sizes. Originally designed in Switzerland, the Helvetica typeface has a long history of adoption and evolution, with over 50 years of use and a quick rise to become the most popular sans serif in the world. Mike Parker, typographer, type designer, consultant, and historian was the creator of Helvetica font as we know it today.
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