Review of Helvetica (2007) by Yva S — 26 Jun 2012

It's not just the font, but the beauty of design.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Yva S on 26 Jun 2012.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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By A.d. O (421) on 25 Nov 2011

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