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Didot

Didot

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'C' has a vertical or angled upward-pointing serif.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has a downward pointing spur.
Double
The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
Both
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has two separate serifs.
S22
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on each foot.

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Diotima

Diotima

Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
No top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'C' has no upward-pointing serif.
No-Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.
None
The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
None
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has no serifs.
S2R
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on the left and one on the right.