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English Grotesque Thin

English Grotesque Thin

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
Right
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.

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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.