Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Oswald vs Fjalla One
Oswald vs Fjalla One
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Fjalla One has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Fjalla One takes more horizontal space.
Oswald
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Fjalla One
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Oswald | Fjalla One | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 57.8% | 67.2% | 9.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 81.0% | 83.4% | 2.4% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.81 | 0.09 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.00 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 40.0% | 43.4% | 3.4% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Oswald measures 57.8%, Fjalla One measures 67.2%. 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%, Fjalla One measures 12.4%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Average character width: Oswald measures 40.0%, Fjalla One measures 43.4%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Oswald | Fjalla One | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 6 | 1 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 5 | 4 |
| Designer | Vernon Adams | Sorkin Type |