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Comic Helvetic Will Make You Feel Something
Apr 08, 2022
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Some wisdom from Dr. Ian Malcom that applies to this situation: the creation of “Comic Helvetic”, the hybrid of the universally most hated and beloved typefaces. A perfect blending of Comic Sans and Helvetica, it’s the impossible typeface. The brainchild of designer Alexander Pravdin, he has also made the font free for both commercial and personal use, if it strikes your fancy! It is at once both clever and absurd, and highlights the creativity of the design community. It’s not just a job for us, we also do it for fun!