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Ad Lib (ICG)

Ad Lib (ICG)

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Tapered
The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
Normal
The upper-case 'E' is normal letter shape.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Vertex
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.

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FF Golden Gate Gothic

FF Golden Gate Gothic

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Parallel
The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.
C-bar
The upper-case 'E' is drawn as a 'C' with a bar.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Trident
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' form one centre stroke.