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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
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The '4' is closed.
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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 top of the upper-case 'A' has serifs both sides, or a top bar.
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The tail of the upper-case 'T' is straight.
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The tail of the lower-case 'f' sits on the baseline.
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The tail of the lower-case 'f' is angled.
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The lower-case 'o' is hexagonal, with straight sides (Textura or Gotisch).
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Note that the fonts in the icons shown above represent general examples, not necessarily the two fonts chosen for comparison.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
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The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
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The '4' is open.
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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 top of the upper-case 'A' has a serif or cusp on the left.
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The tail of the upper-case 'T' curves to the right.
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The tail of the lower-case 'f' descends below the baseline.
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The tail of the lower-case 'f' is vertically pointed.
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The lower-case 'o' is smooth, circular (Rotunda).
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