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Karla vs Rethink Sans
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Rethink Sans has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Rethink Sans takes more horizontal space.
Karla
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.
Rethink Sans
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 | Karla | Rethink Sans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 62.8% | 70.0% | 7.2% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.05 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.0% | 8.5% | 0.6% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.01 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 52.0% | 52.1% | 0.0% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Karla measures 47.8%, Rethink Sans measures 49.6%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: Karla measures 0.76, Rethink Sans measures 0.71. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- Stroke weight: Karla measures 8.0%, Rethink Sans measures 8.5%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
At a glance
| Karla | Rethink Sans | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 7 | 5 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 1 |
| Language subsets | 2 | 2 |
| Designer | Jonny Pinhorn | Hans Thiessen |
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