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IBM Plex Mono vs Ubuntu Mono
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Ubuntu Mono has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. IBM Plex Mono takes more horizontal space.
IBM Plex Mono
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Ubuntu Mono
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Measured differences
| Measurement | IBM Plex Mono | Ubuntu Mono | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 51.6% | 52.0% | 0.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 69.8% | 69.3% | 0.5% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.01 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.05 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 60.0% | 50.0% | 10.0% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: IBM Plex Mono measures 60.0%, Ubuntu Mono measures 50.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke contrast: IBM Plex Mono measures 0.81, Ubuntu Mono measures 0.86. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height: IBM Plex Mono measures 51.6%, Ubuntu Mono measures 52.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
At a glance
| IBM Plex Mono | Ubuntu Mono | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 7 | 2 |
| Variable axes | None | None |
| Language subsets | 5 | 6 |
| Designer | Mike Abbink | Dalton Maag |
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