When you're embarking on a new creative project, typography design is one of the most important things to consider. But with so many fonts to choose from – even if you only stick to free fonts ...

Helvetica is a common sans-serif font. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Bold and rounded styles with little contrast are rated as looking the cheapest. 6. The first sans serif typefaces appeared in print in the early 1800s, around 140 years before Helvetica was designed.