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Foundry Sterling Extra Bold

Foundry Sterling Extra Bold

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Angled
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are angled.

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Frutiger Bold

Frutiger Bold

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Vertical
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are vertical or nearly vertical.