Compare Fonts → Monospace → JetBrains Mono vs Fira Mono
JetBrains Mono vs Fira Mono
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. JetBrains Mono has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Fira Mono takes more horizontal space.
JetBrains Mono
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Fira Mono
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | JetBrains Mono | Fira Mono | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 55.0% | 52.7% | 2.3% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 73.0% | 68.9% | 4.1% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.01 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.89 | 0.76 | 0.13 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 60.0% | 60.0% | 0.0% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: JetBrains Mono measures 0.89, Fira Mono measures 0.76. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height: JetBrains Mono measures 55.0%, Fira Mono measures 52.7%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: JetBrains Mono measures 0.75, Fira Mono measures 0.77. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| JetBrains Mono | Fira Mono | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 8 | 3 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 6 | 7 |
| Designer | JetBrains | Carrois Apostrophe |
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