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Garamond

Garamond

Double
The '$' (dollar) has a double line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
None
The foot of the '4' has no serifs.
Upright
The strokes are upright.
Horizontal
The lower-case 'e' has a straight horizontal bar.
S222
The feet of the lower-case 'm' have two serifs on each foot.

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ITC Garamond Italic

ITC Garamond Italic

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Open
The '4' is open.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Double
The foot of the '4' has double-sided serifs.
Right
The strokes are sloped right (italic, oblique, or cursive).
Curved
The lower-case 'e' has a curved bar with no straight segment.
S001
The feet of the lower-case 'm' have one serif on the right foot only, or no serifs.