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Akzidenz-Grotesk

Akzidenz-Grotesk

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
Hook-Shaped
The '?' (question-mark) is hook-shaped.

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Futura

Futura

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
S-Shaped
The '?' (question-mark) is like a backwards 'S'.