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Here’s some fun with a font, Helbotica, a robot built with characters from Helvetica. Helbotica could also be a kickass — if not geeky — band name.

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For those who aren’t in love with the redesigned $5 USD note (or the $10, $20 or $50 [where it's less obnoxious], for that matter): Get Helvetica Off Our Money. (link via Daring Fireball)

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DROPCLOCK IS AN AESTHETICALLY INTRIGUING MOTION CLOCK SCREENSAVER. EVERY MINUTE OF REAL TIME IS NUMERICALLY EXPRESSED WITH HEAVY HELVETICA DROPPING INTO WATER IN SUPER SLOW-MOTION.
The Helvetica font isn’t the only thing that’s heavy about this screen saver; the download clocks in at 137 MB.

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‘Helvetica’ Q&A: Graphic designer Michael Bierut and film director Gary Hustwit field questions after a screening of ‘Helvetica’ at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (FredoAlvarez/flickr)

One of the geekiest things a person can do is go see a documentary about something they’re passionate for. That’s what I did last night as I joined my friend Brent [...]

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