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Helvetica Now vs Neue Frutiger
Helvetica Now and Neue Frutiger are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a elegant foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans neo-grotesque, modern, Neue Frutiger brings humanist, readable. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Helvetica Now
Neue Frutiger
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
Neue Frutiger
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | Neue Frutiger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Linotype |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- neo-grotesque, modern design character
- Suited for Ui
- From Monotype
- 4 free alternatives available
Consider: Neue Frutiger
- humanist, readable design character
- Suited for Signage
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
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Neue Frutiger
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