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Oswald vs Plaak
Oswald is a popular open-source alternative to Plaak's condensed design. At 78% similarity, Oswald delivers a bold, strong aesthetic. Compare which works better for display and headlines projects.
78% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Oswald
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Plaak
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Oswald | Plaak |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | Premium |
| Classification | display | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | Yes | No |
| Weights | Variable (100-900) | Multiple |
| Italics | No | Yes |
| License | OFL-1.1 | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Google Fonts | Damien Gautier |
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Oswald | Plaak |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | N/A |
| File Size | 141.6 KB | N/A |
| Weights | 9 (var) | N/A |
| Italics | No | N/A |
| Variable Font | Yes (1 axes) | N/A |
| Language Groups | 4 | N/A |
| CDN Delivery | Yes | N/A |
| x-Height Ratio | 0.578 | N/A |
| Cap Height Ratio | 0.81 | N/A |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Oswald
- Shares Plaak's bold character
- Variable font with continuous weight adjustment
- Supports 4 scripts including cyrillic and vietnamese
- Delivers a bold, strong, impactful aesthetic
- Versatile enough to replace 18+ premium fonts
Consider: Plaak
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for display and headlines
- Commercial license with professional support
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