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PT Serif vs Instrument Serif
Both are serif faces on Google Fonts. Instrument Serif has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. PT Serif takes more horizontal space.
PT Serif
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.
Instrument Serif
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 Serif | Instrument Serif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 50.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 70.0% | 72.0% | 2.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.01 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.13 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 50.3% | 39.2% | 11.0% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: PT Serif measures 50.3%, Instrument Serif measures 39.2%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke weight: PT Serif measures 9.6%, Instrument Serif measures 7.6%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Stroke contrast: PT Serif measures 0.46, Instrument Serif measures 0.33. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| PT Serif | Instrument Serif | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serif | Serif |
| Weights | 2 | 1 |
| Variable axes | None | None |
| Language subsets | 4 | 2 |
| Designer | ParaType | Rodrigo Fuenzalida |
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