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Empire (FB)

Empire (FB)

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Parallel
The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.

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URW Compress

URW Compress

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
Tapered
The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.