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Dosis vs Barlow Semi Condensed
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Barlow Semi Condensed has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Barlow Semi Condensed takes more horizontal space.
Dosis
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Barlow Semi Condensed
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Dosis | Barlow Semi Condensed | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 47.2% | 50.6% | 3.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 73.1% | 70.0% | 3.1% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.08 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.92 | 0.87 | 0.05 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 42.7% | 43.4% | 0.7% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Dosis measures 47.2%, Barlow Semi Condensed measures 50.6%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: Dosis measures 0.65, Barlow Semi Condensed measures 0.72. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- Stroke contrast: Dosis measures 0.92, Barlow Semi Condensed measures 0.87. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Dosis | Barlow Semi Condensed | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 7 | 9 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 3 |
| Designer | Impallari Type | Jeremy Tribby |
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