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Cloister Open Face

Cloister Open Face

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Diamond
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is diamond-shaped or triangular.
None
The top of the upper-case 'A' has no serifs or cusps.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has a downward pointing spur.
Pointed
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a tapered end.
Pointed
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a flat end or downward-pointing serif.
Double
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have symmetrical double-sided serifs.
Pointed
The loop of the lower-case 'a' has a flat end or cusp.

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Monotype Old Style Bold Outline

Monotype Old Style Bold Outline

Double
The '$' (dollar) has a double line crossing the 'S'.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
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.
Ball
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a rounded end or ball.
Ball
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a rounded end or ball.
Single
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have symmetrical single-sided serifs.
Ball
The loop of the lower-case 'a' has a ball or rounded end.