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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Flat-Pointed
The upper-case 'M' vertices are flat at the top, pointed at the bottom.
Curved
The tail of the lower-case 't' is curved.

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Toronto Subway

Toronto Subway

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Pointed-Pointed
The upper-case 'M' vertices are pointed at the top and bottom.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 't' is straight.