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Helvetica Now vs Neue Helvetica
Helvetica Now and Neue Helvetica are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans modern, Neue Helvetica brings minimal, branding. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Helvetica Now
Neue Helvetica
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
Neue Helvetica
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | Neue Helvetica |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...
Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- modern design character
- Suited for Ui
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Neue Helvetica
- minimal, branding design character
- Suited for Signage
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Helvetica Now and Neue Helvetica