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FF Ernestine

FF Ernestine

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
Tapered
The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
None
The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
V-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).

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Acolyte

Acolyte

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Open
The '4' is open.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Parallel
The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Double
The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
U-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).