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Canaro Thin

Canaro Thin

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Bar
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.

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Mentor Sans

Mentor Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.