On: Helvetica and New York subways

[mansr]

There something ironic about the web page using Arial as main font.

[g0atbutt → mansr]

If you're not a designer, this will clue you in to the joke: http://www.specialops.co.nz/blog/arial-vs-helvetica/

[zeynel1 → g0atbutt]

The nice comparison chart there shows that, for the purposes of signage, the difference is academic. The sign for the G train set in Arial or Helvetica will make no difference for riders. Or "Exit" in Arial or Helvetica... no perceptible difference.