Review of Helvetica (2007) by Ashley H — 17 Oct 2007

Typefaces are such a turn-on! I'm glad I can now put a human face to Verdana. Very funny.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Ashley H on 17 Oct 2007.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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