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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Helvetica vs. Arial. Two of the world’s most popular typefaces battle it out for supremacy.
Reader comments
backusSep 16, 2005 at 2:34PM
Much more fun than I should be having at work.
GrahamSep 16, 2005 at 3:20PM
Double post!
TessSep 16, 2005 at 3:21PM
Battle of the Fonts.
RyanSep 16, 2005 at 3:25PM
Oh, there's no need for a battle. We already know that Arial is crap.
Brian KelleySep 16, 2005 at 3:43PM
Foolish typefaces -- Palatino reigns supreme. Serifs forever!
Jason RSep 16, 2005 at 4:16PM
are you trying to get me fired? Its bad enough I read your site at work, now you're giving me entertaining diversions?
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