Monotype released Helvetica Now to optimize the typeface for high-resolution digital screens. It is split into three distinct optical sizes:
| Name | Quality | Cyrillic? | |------|---------|------------| | | 9/10 (OTF, well hinted) | Yes (excellent) | | Nimbus Sans | 7/10 (too rounded) | Yes | | Swiss 721 | 8/10 (Bitstream clone) | Partial | | Helvetica World | 10/10 but rare | Full (Greek + Cyrillic) | helvetica font family vk
Extremely narrow, used primarily for tight poster designs. Evolution: Helvetica Neue and Helvetica Now Monotype released Helvetica Now to optimize the typeface