We’ve all heard of the Arial® and Helvetica® typefaces, and have most likely used them both. Graphic designers either love or hate the designs. What’s the story behind these two polarizing typeface designs? Here’s the scoop!

Multiple revivals of historic typeface designs, production techniques that vary from foundry to foundry — these reasons and more can create a jumble of mistaken font identities. Learn why it happens and how to navigate through the confusion.