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GT Sectra Fine Black

GT Sectra Fine Black

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
None
The top of the upper-case 'A' has no serifs or cusps.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Closed
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
Both
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has two separate serifs.
S22
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on each foot.
Symmetrical
The upper-case 'C' is symmetrical about a horizontal axis.

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Basil Bold

Basil Bold

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Left
The top of the upper-case 'A' has a serif or cusp on the left.
Serif
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a right-facing serif.
Open
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
None
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has no serifs.
S2R
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on the left and one on the right.
Asymmetrical
The upper-case 'C' is asymmetrical about a horizontal axis.