Author's note

Helvelow, designed by Max Miedinger with Eduard Hoffman, is a free light geometric sans serif marked by exceptionally fine strokes, broad proportions, and disciplined simplicity. Its sweeping curves are generous and nearly circular.

A fashion label, contemporary gallery, or minimalist interiors brand could use this restrained lettering across refined packaging, storefront signage, and campaign graphics, especially when the goal is elegant rather than ornamental. The open shapes and even line weight also suit architectural publishing and cultural events, where Helvelow can provide a crisp modernist voice for audiences drawn to precise, understated typography and spacious visual systems.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Inspired on the popular font HELVETICA by Max Miedinger with Eduard Hoffman, eliminating all highs and lows.
Font family
Helvelow
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;pyrs;HelveticaLow
Full font name
Helvelow
Name table version
Version 1.000
Postscript font name
Helvelow

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2010-07-25
Revision1
Glyph count232
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for preview & printing allowed
Family classSans serif
WeightLight
WidthExpanded
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced