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Fraunces vs Source Serif 4
Both are serif faces on Google Fonts. Fraunces has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Source Serif 4 takes more horizontal space.
Fraunces
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.
Source Serif 4
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 | Fraunces | Source Serif 4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 48.2% | 47.5% | 0.7% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 70.0% | 67.0% | 3.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.02 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 10.7% | 9.9% | 0.8% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.38 | 0.53 | 0.15 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 53.6% | 55.1% | 1.5% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: Fraunces measures 0.38, Source Serif 4 measures 0.53. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- Stroke weight: Fraunces measures 10.7%, Source Serif 4 measures 9.9%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Average character width: Fraunces measures 53.6%, Source Serif 4 measures 55.1%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Fraunces | Source Serif 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serif | Serif |
| Weights | 9 | 8 |
| Variable axes | 4 | 2 |
| Language subsets | 3 | 6 |
| Designer | Undercase Type | Frank Grießhammer |
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