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Base 12 Sans

Base 12 Sans

Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
Plain
The upper-case 'J' has no bar.
Parallel
The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
None
The top of the '7' has no serif or bar.
Crosses
The bar of the '4' crosses the vertical.

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Linotype Authentic Sans

Linotype Authentic Sans

Gap bottom
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the bottom (with or without exit stroke).
Open
The '4' is open.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Single-bar
The upper-case 'J' has a bar to the left.
Tapered
The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Downward
The top of the '7' has a downward-pointing serif or bar.
Touches
The bar of the '4' does not cross the vertical.