When Linotype acquired the Helvetica family it was in disarray - two different names for the same version, variations in design features. To make order out of it all they redrew the entire Helvetica family and dubbed it Neue Helvetica (New Helvetica). They also added a numbering system to help identify all the many styles and weights.

The numbers help to distinguish the many variations within the Neue Helvetica. There may be (and probably are) subtle and not-so-subtle differences between Helvetica Condensed Light Oblique and Helvetica Neue 47 Light Condensed Oblique. When trying to match fonts, depending on the use you may be happier using one over the other.This list may not be complete, but it’s a start in listing all the various flavors of Helvetica. Read more

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