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Compacta (Monotype)

Compacta (Monotype)

Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Vertical
The tail of the upper-case 'J' points vertically.
Flat
The vertices of the upper-case 'Z' are flat.

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Railroad Gothic (Red Rooster)

Railroad Gothic (Red Rooster)

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Angled
The tail of the upper-case 'J' points horizontally or slightly upwards.
Pointed
The vertices of the upper-case 'Z' are pointed.