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Caslons Egyptian

Caslons Egyptian

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.

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Edward Black

Edward Black

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.