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Book Antiqua

Book Antiqua

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Open
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Double
The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
S2R
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on the left and one on the right.
No gap
The lower storey of the lower-case 'g' has no gap.
One
The leg of the upper-case 'K' has a single right-pointing serif or foot.
S221
The feet of the lower-case 'm' have two serifs on the left and centre and one on the right.

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Diverda Serif

Diverda Serif

Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Closed
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
None
The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
S22
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on each foot.
Gap
The lower storey of the lower-case 'g' has a gap.
Two
The leg of the upper-case 'K' has two serifs.
S222
The feet of the lower-case 'm' have two serifs on each foot.