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EB 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.
EB 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 | EB Garamond | Crimson Text | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 40.0% | 42.0% | 2.0% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 65.0% | 64.1% | 0.9% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.08 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 43.7% | 44.5% | 0.7% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: EB Garamond measures 0.37, Crimson Text measures 0.45. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height: EB Garamond measures 40.0%, Crimson Text measures 42.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: EB Garamond measures 0.61, Crimson Text measures 0.66. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| EB Garamond | Crimson Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serif | Serif |
| Weights | 5 | 3 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 7 | 3 |
| Designer | Georg Duffner | Sebastian Kosch |
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