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Caslon Open Face

Caslon Open Face

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Open
The '4' is open.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
None
The top of the upper-case 'A' has no serifs or cusps.
Serif
The upper-case 'G' foot has a forward pointing spur or serif.
None
The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
Pointed
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a flat end or downward-pointing serif.
No top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'S' has no upward-pointing serif.

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Monotype Old Style Bold Outline

Monotype Old Style Bold Outline

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Left
The top of the upper-case 'A' has a serif or cusp on the left.
No-Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.
Double
The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
Ball
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a rounded end or ball.
Top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'S' has a vertical or angled upward-pointing serif.