Helvetica Display vs Helvetica Now
Helvetica Display and Helvetica Now are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica Display leans display, minimal, Helvetica Now brings elegant. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Helvetica Display
Helvetica Now
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Display
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Helvetica Now
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Display | Helvetica Now |
|---|---|---|
| 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, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Monotype | Monotype |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Display
- display, minimal design character
- Suited for Headlines
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Helvetica Now
- elegant design character
- Suited for Corporate
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Helvetica Display and Helvetica Now