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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Flat
The right side of the upper-case 'G' has a flat section.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.

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Metsys

Metsys

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Bar
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Double
The upper-case 'G' has double-sided bar.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Curved
The right side of the upper-case 'G' is curved.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.