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FF Cube

FF Cube

Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
Gap
The lower storey of the lower-case 'g' has a gap.
Base
The '1' (digit one) has double-sided base or serifs.

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FF Max Extra Light

FF Max Extra Light

Gap bottom
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the bottom (with or without exit stroke).
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Right
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
No gap
The lower storey of the lower-case 'g' has no gap.
No base
The '1' (digit one) has no base.