Ahhhh… technology. The geniuses at Plexifilm have spent the past two years developing a Sharpie pen that actually writes in Helvetica! This pen is so experimental that it’s priceless… literally. You can’t buy one, but you can get one free with any Helvetica-related purchase (DVD, T-shirt, etc.). Get your free pen while they last. It’s a great gift for that person in your life with sloppy handwriting…

* Warning: if you are John Downer or Marian Bantjes then the pen will actually write in Helvetica. Otherwise your results may vary. Do not swallow. Keep away from open flame and co-workers. May cause drowsiness.

The US television premiere of Helvetica on PBS’s Independent Lens has been moved up from January 13 to January 6. That’s the national date, check your local PBS station for exact date/time in your area. Apparently PBS is now doing a “quick strike” documentary about the financial crisis on the 13th. Actually, I’m surprised no one has blamed the financial crisis on Helvetica yet! All those greedy financial institutions, with their Helvetica logos…

This is awesome… but I wonder what it says?