Review of Helvetica (2007) by Rob J — 12 May 2011

Awesome, all the emotion, glamour and nuts about a TYPE FACE? :D haha.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Rob J on 12 May 2011.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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