Helvetica Love
Who doesn’t love Helvetica? I know I do! Today I received my first tattoo. I wanted to get something that would never go out of style, so I went ahead and got ‘Helvetica’ tattooed on the back of my arm just above my elbow. To be more specific, Helvetica Medium.
A lot of people who don’t know much about typography and graphic design keep asking me what Helvetica is and the importance of it. My response is something like this:
‘Helvetica modernized type as we know it today. It sends a message to people in a very noncontroversial way. You can’t judge Helvetica. Helvetica can say it all. It can say ‘I love you, I hate you, Will you marry me?’ in a way that communicates effectively and always looks good. Helvetica makes life simple.’
How do you show your love for Helvetica?
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On January 30, 2009 at 8:41 pm Thea wrote:
Yo girl, I am so down with that tattoo.
You like font and graphic design talk so here is a nice little video I found awhile back that made me happy, yet sad. You might have seen this already but we’ll see.
http://vimeo.com/1465284?pg=embed&sec=1465284
On January 30, 2009 at 9:06 pm Norik wrote:
best shirt ever: http://rumplo.com/tees/tee/6763-sex-drugs-helvetica-bold
you totally stole my tattoo idea!!!
On January 30, 2009 at 9:29 pm Antonea Nabors wrote:
If you get Helvetica Bold then they won’t be the same! Haha
On February 2, 2009 at 2:03 pm Mike Oliver wrote:
That it sick! I am thinking of getting Hobo and Brush Script tattoo’d on my ass
On February 2, 2009 at 6:31 pm Antonea Nabors wrote:
Hmm, I think it would be way cooler if you got comic sans. Haha
On February 9, 2009 at 1:26 pm Will Ayers wrote:
Thought since you love helvetica and all I should show you this http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2008/12/21/moleskine-helvetica-edition/
On February 9, 2009 at 1:43 pm Antonea Nabors wrote:
Haha. Yeah, I’ve seen that. They have a ridiculous amount of helvetica merch over at http://www.veer.com
On February 10, 2009 at 8:48 am David Airey wrote:
Now that’s devotion.
On February 10, 2009 at 8:50 am Narshada wrote:
You might want to check this out: http://lovehelvetica.com/index.php/lovehelvetica-logo-design-decision/2009/01/comment-page-1/#comment-15 trying to decide on the lovehelvetica.com logo.
On February 10, 2009 at 8:53 am Rob wrote:
That is awesome!! I thought about it myself, just not sure where though…
On February 10, 2009 at 8:56 am Sean Farrell wrote:
Why not gotham
– haha
On February 10, 2009 at 9:31 am Antonea Nabors wrote:
Thank ya Rob! Yeah, it was kind of a crazy idea I thought up the other week and decided ‘Why not!’ The kerning looks a bit off between the T and I but it is looking way more balanced now that it has healed
Haha. If you end up doing it, I’d love to see a picture! Haha. We can compare who’s is better 
On February 10, 2009 at 9:36 am Antonea Nabors wrote:
Narshada, I saw that. I haven’t had the time to comment it though. Graham Smith is the master mind behind this project. I can’t wait for the site to launch. I am interested in knowing what it will consist of.
On February 10, 2009 at 9:58 am Antonea Nabors wrote:
Why not Gotham. Hm, I actually really appreciate the history and meaning behind Helvetica. I don’t know too much of the history behind Gotham. It is a great typeface though. I love it! I am a bit of a sans serif junky
Gotham is the ‘font of hope,’ so to speak! I know it was used widely in the Obama campaign and is still being used as his signature font. Gotham is a very nicely designed font. Just like Helvetica, you see it used for a lot of things in every day life such as signage.
On February 10, 2009 at 10:53 am Abbas wrote:
Definitely way too much love!
On February 10, 2009 at 1:46 pm James George Dunn wrote:
I got mine across my right wrist over two years ago and I’ve never looked back! Love it!
On February 10, 2009 at 2:36 pm Antonea Nabors wrote:
Yes! I knew there had to be some more people out there who had it tattooed on them!
ps: I really love the ‘love evolution’ logo in your portfolio. Very creative!
On February 11, 2009 at 7:18 am Niki Brown | The Design O'Blog wrote:
This guy hates helvetica: http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/2009/01/23/do-you-hate-helvetica/
On February 11, 2009 at 7:18 am Niki Brown | The Design O'Blog wrote:
btw..LOVE your domain name
On February 11, 2009 at 7:39 am Antonea Nabors wrote:
Ah yes, a velvet ant…’jokingly stated to be powerful enough to kill a cow!’ So they say, haha. I love your blog. Your ugly website post may have been the funniest thing I have read in awhile.
On February 11, 2009 at 10:23 am Luz Galusha-Luna wrote:
I made Helveticupcakes for our Helvetica-watching party. http://flickr.com/photos/luzbonita/3198838619/
On February 11, 2009 at 10:35 am Antonea Nabors wrote:
Helvetica cupcakes for a Helvetica party!! Where was I? Haha. Those look yummy!
On February 19, 2009 at 8:34 pm Cristhian Bedon wrote:
That is HOT, that is showing a lot of devotion to Helvetica. http://lovehelvetica.com/ The site launched and it would seem like a great place for you to follow.
On February 19, 2009 at 8:50 pm Antonea Nabors wrote:
Thanks Cristhian!
Yes, I have been following the lovehelvetica site. I am excited to see where it goes! Thanks for reading!