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DTL Prokyon

DTL Prokyon

Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
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.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
Flat-Flat
The upper-case 'M' vertices are flat at the top and bottom.

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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
Flat-Pointed
The upper-case 'M' vertices are flat at the top, pointed at the bottom.