Compare Fonts → Serif → Merriweather vs Lora
Merriweather vs Lora
Both are serif faces on Google Fonts. Merriweather has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Merriweather takes more horizontal space.
Merriweather
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.
Lora
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 | Merriweather | Lora | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 55.5% | 50.0% | 5.5% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 74.3% | 70.0% | 4.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.03 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 11.6% | 10.2% | 1.4% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.49 | 0.38 | 0.11 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 55.9% | 52.4% | 3.5% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Merriweather measures 55.5%, Lora measures 50.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Average character width: Merriweather measures 55.9%, Lora measures 52.4%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke contrast: Merriweather measures 0.49, Lora measures 0.38. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Merriweather | Lora | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serif | Serif |
| Weights | 7 | 4 |
| Variable axes | 3 | 1 |
| Language subsets | 5 | 7 |
| Designer | Sorkin Type | Cyreal |