Once worked on a website where they declared paying $10k/yr for a Helvetica lice... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

intellix on Sept 17, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: Monotype acquires Hoefler&Co

Once worked on a website where they declared paying $10k/yr for a Helvetica licence was necessary and they didn't want to use a free alternative.

It's something that still perplexes me to this day...

themodelplumber on Sept 17, 2021 | [–]

A free alternative to their on-brand font? That's crazy in a lot of ways too...

RicoElectrico on Sept 17, 2021 | [–]

The more you think about it, the more you realize "top" designers are a cirlejerk. They also think they're some messiah on a mission save the world.

At the same time regular people in the industry get screwed over and are paid peanuts.

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact