Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Sora vs Orbitron
Sora vs Orbitron
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Orbitron has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Orbitron takes more horizontal space.
Sora
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Orbitron
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Sora | Orbitron | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 53.4% | 58.0% | 4.6% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 73.0% | 72.0% | 1.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.07 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 9.6% | 8.3% | 1.3% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.90 | 0.99 | 0.10 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 57.7% | 63.5% | 5.7% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: Sora measures 57.7%, Orbitron measures 63.5%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- x-height: Sora measures 53.4%, Orbitron measures 58.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke contrast: Sora measures 0.90, Orbitron measures 0.99. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Sora | Orbitron | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 8 | 6 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 1 |
| Language subsets | 2 | 1 |
| Designer | Jonathan Barnbrook | Matt McInerney |