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Comparing two fonts for similarity

Aaron Falloon0 votes

Hey everyone,

I'm doing some research into how to compare two typefaces for similarity. So far, I've come up with the list below - like a checklist for comparing two fonts. I'd say I'm missing a lot of good measures. Are there any others I should include?

  • serif style
  • single versus double sided
  • symmetrical or asymmetrical
  • bracketed or not
  • x-height
  • terminal style
  • aperture size
  • axis
  • single vs double "a"
  • binocular vs monocular "g"
  • proportion of the bowl of an "R" to its legs
  • roundness of round shapes
  • shape and size of "i" dot

Thanks,
Aaron

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