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Metric

Metric

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Open
The '4' is open.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
Flat
The right side of the upper-case 'G' has a flat section.
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
Vertical
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are vertical or nearly vertical.

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Century Gothic

Century Gothic

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Curved
The right side of the upper-case 'G' is curved.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
Angled
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are angled.