Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Oswald vs Bebas Neue
Oswald vs Bebas Neue
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Bebas Neue has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Oswald takes more horizontal space.
Oswald
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Bebas Neue
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 | Bebas Neue | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 57.8% | 70.0% | 12.2% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 81.0% | 70.0% | 11.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.29 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 40.0% | 38.9% | 1.1% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Oswald measures 57.8%, Bebas Neue measures 70.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- x-height to cap ratio: Oswald measures 0.71, Bebas Neue measures 1.00. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- Average character width: Oswald measures 40.0%, Bebas Neue measures 38.9%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Oswald | Bebas Neue | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 6 | 1 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 5 | 2 |
| Designer | Vernon Adams | Ryoichi Tsunekawa |