Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Arimo vs Roboto Flex
Arimo vs Roboto Flex
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Arimo has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Roboto Flex takes more horizontal space.
Arimo
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Roboto Flex
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Arimo | Roboto Flex | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 52.8% | 51.4% | 1.5% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 68.8% | 71.1% | 2.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.77 | 0.72 | 0.05 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.10 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.5% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: Arimo measures 0.70, Roboto Flex measures 0.80. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height: Arimo measures 52.8%, Roboto Flex measures 51.4%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: Arimo measures 0.77, Roboto Flex measures 0.72. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| Arimo | Roboto Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 4 | 10 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 13 |
| Language subsets | 8 | 6 |
| Designer | Steve Matteson | Font Bureau |