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The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
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The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
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The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
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The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
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The bar of the '4' has no serifs or spur.
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The tail of the lower-case 'f' sits on the baseline.
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The lower-case 'z' is single-storey with a bar.
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The lower-case 'o' is hexagonal, with straight sides (Textura or Gotisch).
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The upper-case letter 'O' has a discontinuity or gap.
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The upper-case 'Q' tail is below and separated from the circle.
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The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
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The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
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The bar of the '4' has double serifs.
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The tail of the lower-case 'f' descends below the baseline.
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The lower-case 'z' is double-storey.
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The lower-case 'o' is curved both sides, pointed at the top and bottom (Bastarda or Schwabacher).
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The upper-case letter 'O' has a smooth outline with no discontinuity or gap.
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