Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Archivo vs Fira Sans
Archivo vs Fira Sans
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Fira Sans has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Fira Sans takes more horizontal space.
Archivo
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs, then ship it to 1,842 Grove Street by 9:30 AM.
Fira Sans
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs, then ship it to 1,842 Grove Street by 9:30 AM.
Measured differences
| Measurement | Archivo | Fira Sans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 52.6% | 52.7% | 0.1% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 68.6% | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.00 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.8% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.06 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 49.6% | 50.8% | 1.2% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: Archivo measures 0.81, Fira Sans measures 0.75. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- Stroke weight: Archivo measures 9.2%, Fira Sans measures 9.9%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Average character width: Archivo measures 49.6%, Fira Sans measures 50.8%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Archivo | Fira Sans | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 9 | 9 |
| Variable axes | 2 | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 7 |
| Designer | Omnibus-Type | Carrois Apostrophe |