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Johnston vs Neue Helvetica
Johnston and Neue Helvetica are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a branding foundation. Where Johnston leans humanist, signage, Neue Helvetica brings neo-grotesque, minimal. Compare which suits your Signage project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Johnston
Neue Helvetica
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Johnston
Premium
Neue Helvetica
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Johnston | 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 | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | ITC | Linotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Johnston
- humanist, signage design character
- Suited for Transit and Wayfinding
- From ITC
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Neue Helvetica
- neo-grotesque, minimal design character
- Suited for Corporate and Editorial
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Johnston and Neue Helvetica