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Rubik vs Bricolage Grotesque
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Rubik has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Bricolage Grotesque takes more horizontal space.
Rubik
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Bricolage Grotesque
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Rubik | Bricolage Grotesque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 52.0% | 51.7% | 0.3% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 70.0% | 66.0% | 4.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.6% | 9.2% | 0.5% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.03 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height to cap ratio: Rubik measures 0.74, Bricolage Grotesque measures 0.78. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- Stroke weight: Rubik measures 9.6%, Bricolage Grotesque measures 9.2%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Stroke contrast: Rubik measures 0.80, Bricolage Grotesque measures 0.83. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Rubik | Bricolage Grotesque | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 7 | 7 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 3 |
| Language subsets | 6 | 3 |
| Designer | Hubert and Fischer | Mathieu Triay |
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