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Book Antiqua

Book Antiqua

Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
No-Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.
Open
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Flat
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a flat end or cusp.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
S2R
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on the left and one on the right.
None
The bar of the '4' has no serifs or spur.

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Cambria

Cambria

Bar
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has a downward pointing spur.
Closed
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
Pointed
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a tapered end.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
S22
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on each foot.
Spur
The bar of the '4' has a single spur.