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FF Scuba

FF Scuba

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.

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Linotype Ergo

Linotype Ergo

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.