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New York Times – How Helvetica Took Over the Subways

December 11, 2008 | Posted by Dave Fletcher | Add a Comment

As a curious designer and New Yorker, I’ve always wondered why Helvetica is the font of choice for signage in the New York City subway system. Jennifer Lee of The New York Times wrote an excellent article about this subject over the weekend, entitled How Helvetica Took Over the Subways.

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