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Roboto Condensed vs Oswald
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Oswald has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Roboto Condensed takes more horizontal space.
Roboto Condensed
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Oswald
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Roboto Condensed | Oswald | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 52.8% | 57.8% | 5.0% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 71.1% | 81.0% | 9.9% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.03 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.86 | 0.74 | 0.12 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 44.1% | 40.0% | 4.1% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Roboto Condensed measures 52.8%, Oswald measures 57.8%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke weight: Roboto Condensed measures 8.6%, Oswald measures 10.7%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Average character width: Roboto Condensed measures 44.1%, Oswald measures 40.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Roboto Condensed | Oswald | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 9 | 6 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 1 |
| Language subsets | 7 | 5 |
| Designer | Christian Robertson | Vernon Adams |
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