Helvetireader

Helvetireader is a userscript that pares down Google Reader to what I consider to be the essentials. In particular, it’s made for looking at feeds in the expanded view, using Keyboard Shortcuts instead of on screen buttons.

It’s not going to suit how everyone uses Google Reader, so you can take the CSS and fiddle and personalise to your hearts content!

All you need is a browser that supports userscripts (see below) and, of course, Helvetica.