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FF Absara

FF Absara

Open double
The '$' (dollar) has a double line which does not cross the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
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.
Open
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Flat
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a flat end or cusp.

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Bookman Old Style

Bookman Old Style

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
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.
Closed
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
Ball
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a rounded end or ball.