The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The '4' is open.
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The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
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The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
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The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.
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The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
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The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is diamond-shaped.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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The feet of the lower-case 'h' have one serif on each foot, facing outwards.
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The feet of the lower-case 'm' have one serif on each foot.
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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 '4' is closed.
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The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
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The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
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The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
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The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
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The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on the left and one on the right.
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The feet of the lower-case 'm' have two serifs on the left, and one on the centre and right.
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