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Helvetica Now vs Optima
Helvetica Now and Optima are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a elegant foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans neo-grotesque, modern, Optima brings humanist, script. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Helvetica Now
Optima
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
Optima
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | Optima |
|---|---|---|
| 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, greek |
| Source | Monotype | Linotype |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Optima
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Estée Lauder
- Aston Martin
- Yahoo! (historical)
- High-end cosmetics
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- neo-grotesque, modern design character
- Suited for Branding and Ui
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: Optima
- humanist, script design character
- Suited for Fashion and Luxury
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
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