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MedievalSharp vs Pirata One
MedievalSharp and Pirata One are both freely available display fonts often used as alternatives to the same premium typefaces. MedievalSharp serves as a replacement for 3 premium fonts while Pirata One covers 4. This comparison helps you pick between two strong open-source options.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
MedievalSharp
Pirata One
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
MedievalSharp
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Pirata One
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MedievalSharp | Pirata One |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | Free |
| Classification | display | display |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | 400 | 400 |
| Italics | No | No |
| License | OFL-1.1 | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Google Fonts | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography for product packaging, labels, and consumer goods. Packaging fonts mu...
Weight & Style Coverage
Performance Comparison
| Metric | MedievalSharp | Pirata One |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 57/100 |
| File Size | 59.8 KB | 14.9 KB |
| Weights | 1 | 1 |
| Italics | No | No |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Language Groups | 2 | 2 |
| CDN Delivery | Yes | Yes |
| x-Height Ratio | 0.109 | 0.594 |
| Cap Height Ratio | 0.098 | 0.793 |
Pirata One is 75% lighter for the standard weight set (400, 400i, 700).
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: MedievalSharp
- Replaces 3 premium fonts
- heritage, formal character
- Free under OFL-1.1
Consider: Pirata One
- Replaces 4 premium fonts
- bold, dramatic character
- Free under OFL-1.1
Premium Font Coverage
Both replace (3)
Only Pirata One (1)
MedievalSharp covers 3 premium fonts vs Pirata One's 4