Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → PT Sans Narrow vs Alumni Sans
PT Sans Narrow vs Alumni Sans
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. PT Sans Narrow has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. PT Sans Narrow takes more horizontal space.
PT Sans Narrow
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Alumni 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 | PT Sans Narrow | Alumni Sans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 50.0% | 49.5% | 0.5% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 70.0% | 59.1% | 10.9% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.84 | 0.12 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 7.5% | 6.2% | 1.3% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.87 | 0.63 | 0.24 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 38.7% | 33.0% | 5.7% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: PT Sans Narrow measures 0.87, Alumni Sans measures 0.63. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- Average character width: PT Sans Narrow measures 38.7%, Alumni Sans measures 33.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- x-height to cap ratio: PT Sans Narrow measures 0.71, Alumni Sans measures 0.84. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| PT Sans Narrow | Alumni Sans | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 2 | 9 |
| Variable axes | None | 1 |
| Language subsets | 4 | 5 |
| Designer | ParaType | Robert Leuschke |
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