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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
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The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
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The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
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The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
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The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
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The centre strokes of the lower-case 'w' meet at a vertex.
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The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.
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Note that the fonts in the icons shown above represent general examples, not necessarily the two fonts chosen for comparison.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
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The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
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The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.
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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is symmetrical.
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The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
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The centre strokes of the lower-case 'w' form one centre stroke.
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The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' form one centre stroke.
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