Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Bebas Neue vs Anton
Bebas Neue vs Anton
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Anton has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Anton takes more horizontal space.
Bebas Neue
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Anton
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 | Bebas Neue | Anton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 70.0% | 73.2% | 3.2% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 70.0% | 85.9% | 15.9% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.15 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 38.9% | 45.5% | 6.6% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: Bebas Neue measures 38.9%, Anton measures 45.5%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- x-height to cap ratio: Bebas Neue measures 1.00, Anton measures 0.85. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- x-height: Bebas Neue measures 70.0%, Anton measures 73.2%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
At a glance
| Bebas Neue | Anton | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 1 | 1 |
| Variable axes | None | None |
| Language subsets | 2 | 3 |
| Designer | Ryoichi Tsunekawa | Vernon Adams |