Compare Fonts → Monospace → Space Mono vs DM Mono
Space Mono vs DM Mono
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. DM Mono has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Space Mono takes more horizontal space.
Space Mono
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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DM Mono
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs, then ship it to 1,842 Grove Street by 9:30 AM.
Measured differences
| Measurement | Space Mono | DM Mono | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 70.0% | 70.0% | 0.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.00 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.0% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.01 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 61.2% | 60.0% | 1.2% |
Where they diverge most
- Stroke weight: Space Mono measures 8.0%, DM Mono measures 8.6%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
- Average character width: Space Mono measures 61.2%, DM Mono measures 60.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke contrast: Space Mono measures 0.93, DM Mono measures 0.93. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Space Mono | DM Mono | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 2 | 3 |
| Variable axes | None | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 2 |
| Designer | Colophon Foundry | Colophon Foundry |
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