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Helvetica Compressed vs Monument Grotesk
Helvetica Compressed and Monument Grotesk are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica Compressed leans condensed, minimal, Monument Grotesk brings bold, signage. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Helvetica Compressed
Monument Grotesk
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Compressed
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Monument Grotesk
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Compressed | Monument Grotesk |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Linotype | Dinamo |
Best Use Cases
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography designed specifically for titles, headers, and attention-grabbing tex...
Typography for advertising, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials. Adve...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Compressed
- condensed, minimal design character
- Suited for Headlines and Advertising
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: Monument Grotesk
- bold, signage design character
- Suited for Display and Architecture
- From Dinamo
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Helvetica Compressed and Monument Grotesk