Helvetica vs. Arial. Two of the world's

Helvetica vs. Arial. Two of the world's most popular typefaces battle it out for supremacy.

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backus says:

Much more fun than I should be having at work.

» by backus on Sep 16, 2005 at 02:34 PM

Graham says:

Double post!

» by Graham on Sep 16, 2005 at 03:20 PM

Tess says:

Battle of the Fonts.

» by Tess on Sep 16, 2005 at 03:21 PM

Ryan says:

Oh, there's no need for a battle. We already know that Arial is crap.

» by Ryan on Sep 16, 2005 at 03:25 PM

Brian Kelley says:

Foolish typefaces -- Palatino reigns supreme. Serifs forever!

» by Brian Kelley on Sep 16, 2005 at 03:43 PM

Jason R says:

are you trying to get me fired? Its bad enough I read your site at work, now you're giving me entertaining diversions?

» by Jason R on Sep 16, 2005 at 04:16 PM

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This entry was published on September 16, 2005 at 12:16 pm.

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