The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the bottom (with or without exit stroke).
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The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
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The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
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The lower storey of the lower-case 'g' has no gap.
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Note that the fonts in the icons shown above represent general examples, not necessarily the two fonts chosen for comparison.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
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The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
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The lower storey of the lower-case 'g' has a gap.
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