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Better Times vs Lobster
Lobster is a popular open-source alternative to Better Times's script design. At 72% similarity, Lobster delivers a playful, retro aesthetic. Compare which works better for retro and branding projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Better Times
Lobster
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Better Times
Premium
Lobster
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Better Times | Lobster |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | display | display |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 400 |
| Italics | Yes | No |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese |
| Source | Nicky Laatz | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
Typography evoking past eras, vintage aesthetics, and nostalgic design. Retro fo...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography for product packaging, labels, and consumer goods. Packaging fonts mu...
Typography for wedding invitations, event invitations, and formal announcements....
Typography for posters, flyers, and large-format print design. Poster fonts must...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Better Times | Lobster |
|---|---|---|
| Score | N/A | 45/100 |
| File Size | N/A | 126.9 KB |
| Weights | N/A | 1 |
| Italics | N/A | No |
| Variable Font | N/A | No |
| Language Groups | N/A | 4 |
| CDN Delivery | N/A | Yes |
| x-Height Ratio | N/A | 0.5 |
| Cap Height Ratio | N/A | 0.748 |
Which Should You Choose?
Consider: Better Times
- Shares Better Times's retro character
- Supports 4 scripts including cyrillic and vietnamese
- Delivers a playful, retro, friendly aesthetic
- Popular in education-academia and healthcare-medical design
- Versatile enough to replace 10+ premium fonts
Recommended: Lobster
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for retro and branding
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Other free alternatives to Better Times