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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.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
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.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.

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Humanist 970

Humanist 970

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
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.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.