Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Inter Tight vs Asap
Inter Tight vs Asap
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Inter Tight has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Asap takes more horizontal space.
Inter Tight
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Asap
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Inter Tight | Asap | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 54.6% | 52.3% | 2.3% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 72.8% | 70.0% | 2.8% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.08 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Inter Tight measures 54.6%, Asap measures 52.3%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke contrast: Inter Tight measures 0.90, Asap measures 0.82. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- Average character width: Inter Tight measures 48.6%, Asap measures 49.9%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Inter Tight | Asap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 9 | 9 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 2 |
| Language subsets | 7 | 3 |
| Designer | Rasmus Andersson | Omnibus-Type |