Helvetica

Summary

Helvetica is a typeface family^[1]. Helvetica has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Helvetica's instance of is recorded as typeface family^[3].
• Helvetica is a type of sans-serif typeface^[4].
• Helvetica's writing system is recorded as Latin script^[5].
• Helvetica's writing system is recorded as Arabic script^[6].
• Helvetica's designed by is recorded as Max Miedinger^[7].
• Helvetica is part of PostScript core fonts level 2^[8].
• Helvetica is part of PostScript core fonts level 1^[9].
• Helvetica's Commons category is recorded as Helvetica^[10].
• 1957 marks the founding of Helvetica^[11].
• Helvetica's Vox-ATypI classification is recorded as Modern Lineal Neo-grotesque^[12].
• Helvetica's different from is recorded as Arial^[13].
• Helvetica's different from is recorded as Helvetica Neue^[14].
• Helvetica's Thibaudeau classification is recorded as antique typeface genre^[15].
• Helvetica's type foundry is recorded as Haas Type Foundry^[16].
• Helvetica's type foundry is recorded as Mergenthaler Linotype Company^[17].
• Helvetica's derivative work is recorded as Nimbus Sans^[18].
• Helvetica's derivative work is recorded as Sans forgetica^[19].
• Helvetica's derivative work is recorded as Helvetica Neue^[20].

Body

Geography

Part of include PostScript core fonts level 2^[8] and PostScript core fonts level 1^[9].

Designation and Status

Helvetica's instance of is recorded as typeface family^[3].

History and Context

1957 marks the founding of Helvetica^[11].

Why It Matters

Helvetica has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] Helvetica is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[21]