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Centaur

Centaur

Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
No top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'C' has no upward-pointing serif.
Serif
The upper-case 'G' foot has a forward pointing spur or serif.
Double
The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
Single
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have symmetrical single-sided serifs.
2 serifs
The tail of the lower-case 'y' has serifs on both sides.
Open
The bowl of the '6' leaves a gap with the vertical.

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Nicolas Jenson SG

Nicolas Jenson SG

Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'C' has a vertical or angled upward-pointing serif.
No-Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.
Left
The foot of the '4' has a single left-facing serif.
Double
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have symmetrical double-sided serifs.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is straight or pointed.
Closed
The bowl of the '6' meets the vertical.