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Helvetica vs Univers
Helvetica and Univers are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica leans retro, branding, Univers brings modern. Compare which suits your Corporate project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Helvetica
Univers
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica
Premium
Univers
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica | Univers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Best Use Cases
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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
Univers
- Deutsche Bank
- eBay branding
- Montréal Metro
- Airport signage
- Swiss design
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica
- retro, branding design character
- Suited for Healthcare and Ecommerce
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
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