Compare Fonts → Handwriting → Caveat vs Yellowtail
Caveat vs Yellowtail
Both are handwriting faces on Google Fonts. Yellowtail has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Yellowtail takes more horizontal space.
Caveat
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.
Yellowtail
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 | Caveat | Yellowtail | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 40.0% | 44.4% | 4.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 61.0% | 72.1% | 11.1% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.99 | 0.84 | 0.16 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 35.9% | 37.0% | 1.1% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Caveat measures 40.0%, Yellowtail measures 44.4%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke weight: Caveat measures 5.8%, Yellowtail measures 8.1%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Stroke contrast: Caveat measures 0.99, Yellowtail measures 0.84. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Caveat | Yellowtail | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Handwriting | Handwriting |
| Weights | 4 | 1 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 4 | 2 |
| Designer | Impallari Type | Astigmatic |