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Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Vertex
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.

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Gothic 821 Condensed

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Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Stepped-Left
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet in a T on the left.