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Helvetica Now vs TT Commons
Helvetica Now and TT Commons are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans elegant, TT Commons brings minimal. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Helvetica Now
TT Commons
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
TT Commons
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | TT Commons |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Source | Monotype | TypeType |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- elegant design character
- Suited for Branding
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: TT Commons
- minimal design character
- Suited for Apps
- From TypeType
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Helvetica Now and TT Commons