diff --git a/fonts/helvR12.bdf b/fonts/helvR12.bdf
index 34583b30dd..6a90ed9282 100644
--- a/fonts/helvR12.bdf
+++ b/fonts/helvR12.bdf
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ COMMENT  is" without express or implied warranty.
 COMMENT -
 FONT -Adobe-Helvetica-Medium-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-67-ISO10646-1
 SIZE 12 75 75
-FONTBOUNDINGBOX 16 15 -1 -3
+FONTBOUNDINGBOX 17 15 -1 -3
 STARTPROPERTIES 29
 FOUNDRY "Adobe"
 FAMILY_NAME "Helvetica"