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3 Helvetica vs. Arial: Spotting the Differences

At first glance, Helvetica and Arial may seem identical, but typography is all about details. In this assignment, we dive into the subtle yet significant differences between these two typefaces.

I worked with a black background to enhance the contrast between the fonts. By layering Helvetica and Arial in different colors, I visually compared their forms and refined their alignment to highlight key distinctions. For the second part, I focused on two uppercase “R”s, a lowercase “a,” a number, and a punctuation mark “<“—showcasing the most striking differences in their design.

Through this process, I developed a sharper eye for typographic nuances and gained a deeper understanding of font design.

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