In pictures: Knowledge of all fonts
Trainspotting (Helvetica)

Sebastian Lester says the Swiss font Helvetica was chosen for the Trainspotting poster because of its similarity to that used on a train timetable.

"It's also used a lot on chemical packaging, which was suitable given the drug references in the film," he adds.

"Helvetica is associated with modernism and minimalism. It's clean, simple and ordered."

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