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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
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.
None
The lower-case 'b' has no lower spur, foot, or serif.

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Humanist 970

Humanist 970

Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
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.
Spur/foot
The lower-case 'b' has a downward-pointing spur or foot (pointed or flat).