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Alto

Alto

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
One
The lower-case 'i' has a left-facing upper serif.
Curved-Serif
The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with an upper serif.

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Lato

Lato

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Bar
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Plain
The lower-case 'i' has no serifs or tail.
Curved-Plain
The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with no upper serif.