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Roboto Mono vs Fira Mono
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Roboto Mono has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Roboto Mono takes more horizontal space.
Roboto Mono
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Fira Mono
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Roboto Mono | Fira Mono | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 52.8% | 52.7% | 0.1% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 71.1% | 68.9% | 2.2% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.02 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.82 | 0.76 | 0.06 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 60.0% | 60.0% | 0.0% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke contrast: Roboto Mono measures 0.82, Fira Mono measures 0.76. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height to cap ratio: Roboto Mono measures 0.74, Fira Mono measures 0.77. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- x-height: Roboto Mono measures 52.8%, Fira Mono measures 52.7%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
At a glance
| Roboto Mono | Fira Mono | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 7 | 3 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 6 | 7 |
| Designer | Christian Robertson | Carrois Apostrophe |
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