Compare Fonts → Serif → Cormorant Garamond vs Crimson Text
Cormorant Garamond vs Crimson Text
Both are serif faces on Google Fonts. Crimson Text has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Crimson Text takes more horizontal space.
Cormorant Garamond
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.
Crimson Text
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 | Cormorant Garamond | Crimson Text | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 38.6% | 42.0% | 3.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 62.5% | 64.1% | 1.6% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.7% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.28 | 0.45 | 0.17 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 44.1% | 44.5% | 0.4% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: Cormorant Garamond measures 0.28, Crimson Text measures 0.45. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height: Cormorant Garamond measures 38.6%, Crimson Text measures 42.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke weight: Cormorant Garamond measures 6.8%, Crimson Text measures 8.4%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
At a glance
| Cormorant Garamond | Crimson Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serif | Serif |
| Weights | 5 | 3 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 5 | 3 |
| Designer | Christian Thalmann | Sebastian Kosch |
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