Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Oswald vs Anton
Oswald vs Anton
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Anton has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Anton takes more horizontal space.
Oswald
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Anton
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 | Oswald | Anton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 57.8% | 73.2% | 15.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 81.0% | 85.9% | 4.9% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.85 | 0.14 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 10.7% | 17.8% | 7.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.02 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 40.0% | 45.5% | 5.5% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Oswald measures 57.8%, Anton measures 73.2%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke weight: Oswald measures 10.7%, Anton measures 17.8%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Average character width: Oswald measures 40.0%, Anton measures 45.5%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Oswald | Anton | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 6 | 1 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 5 | 3 |
| Designer | Vernon Adams | Vernon Adams |