Compare Fonts → Monospace → Source Code Pro vs Anonymous Pro
Source Code Pro vs Anonymous Pro
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Source Code Pro has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Source Code Pro takes more horizontal space.
Source Code Pro
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Anonymous Pro
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Source Code Pro | Anonymous Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 48.6% | 45.5% | 3.1% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 66.0% | 63.7% | 2.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.02 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.5% | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.80 | 0.85 | 0.05 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 60.0% | 54.6% | 5.4% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: Source Code Pro measures 60.0%, Anonymous Pro measures 54.6%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke weight: Source Code Pro measures 8.5%, Anonymous Pro measures 6.7%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- x-height: Source Code Pro measures 48.6%, Anonymous Pro measures 45.5%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
At a glance
| Source Code Pro | Anonymous Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 8 | 2 |
| Variable axes | 1 | None |
| Language subsets | 7 | 4 |
| Designer | Paul D. Hunt | Mark Simonson |
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