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Avenir

Avenir

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Angled
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are angled.
Circle
The lower-case letter 'o' is circular or equal proportions.

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Myriad

Myriad

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Vertical
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are vertical or nearly vertical.
Tall
The lower-case letter 'o' is taller than it is wide.