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Helvetica Now vs HK Grotesk
Helvetica Now and HK Grotesk are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans elegant, HK Grotesk brings minimal. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Helvetica Now
HK Grotesk
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
HK Grotesk
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | HK 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, greek | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Monotype | Hanken Design Co |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- elegant design character
- Suited for Corporate
- From Monotype
- 4 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: HK Grotesk
- minimal design character
- Suited for Web
- From Hanken Design Co
- 2 free alternatives available
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