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Helvetica vs Neue Helvetica
Helvetica and Neue Helvetica are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica leans retro, Neue Helvetica brings elegant. Compare which suits your Corporate project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:60%
Helvetica
Neue Helvetica
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica
Premium
Neue Helvetica
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica | 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 | Linotype | Linotype |
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Helvetica
- Corporate branding
- Transportation signage
- Government documents
- Tech companies
- Print media
- Subway systems worldwide
- Pharmaceutical packaging
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica
- retro design character
- Suited for Healthcare and Ecommerce
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Neue Helvetica
- elegant design character
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
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