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IBM Plex Sans vs Archivo
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Archivo has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. IBM Plex Sans takes more horizontal space.
IBM Plex Sans
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Archivo
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Measured differences
| Measurement | IBM Plex Sans | Archivo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 51.6% | 52.6% | 1.0% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 69.8% | 68.6% | 1.2% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.03 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.83 | 0.81 | 0.02 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 50.5% | 49.6% | 0.9% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke weight: IBM Plex Sans measures 8.6%, Archivo measures 9.2%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- x-height: IBM Plex Sans measures 51.6%, Archivo measures 52.6%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: IBM Plex Sans measures 0.74, Archivo measures 0.77. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| IBM Plex Sans | Archivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 7 | 9 |
| Variable axes | 2 | 2 |
| Language subsets | 6 | 3 |
| Designer | Mike Abbink | Omnibus-Type |
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