sans-serif typeface From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helvetica (also Neue Haas Grotesk) is a widely-used sans serif font family. It was developed in 1957 by font family designer Max Miedinger with input from Eduard Hoffmann.
Helvetica is a neo-grotesque or realist design. It is one that's influenced by the 19th century font family Akzidenz-Grotesk and other German and Swiss designs.[1] It became one of the most popular font families of the 20th century.[2]
It was originally named Neue Haas Grotesk. It was licensed by Linotype and renamed Helvetica in 1960.[3]
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