Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Smooch Sans vs Barlow Condensed
Smooch Sans vs Barlow Condensed
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Barlow Condensed has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Barlow Condensed takes more horizontal space.
Smooch Sans
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Barlow Condensed
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Smooch Sans | Barlow Condensed | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 47.0% | 50.6% | 3.6% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 62.0% | 70.0% | 8.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 5.0% | 7.1% | 2.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.08 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 34.9% | 38.1% | 3.2% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke weight: Smooch Sans measures 5.0%, Barlow Condensed measures 7.1%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- x-height: Smooch Sans measures 47.0%, Barlow Condensed measures 50.6%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Average character width: Smooch Sans measures 34.9%, Barlow Condensed measures 38.1%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
At a glance
| Smooch Sans | Barlow Condensed | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 9 | 9 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 3 |
| Designer | Robert Leuschke | Jeremy Tribby |
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