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Gill Sans Bold

Gill Sans Bold

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
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).
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
Slanted
The lower-case 't' has double-sided bar which forms a diagonal with the vertical.

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Myriad Headline

Myriad Headline

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
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).
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
Double
The lower-case 't' has double-sided bar which forms a right-angle with the vertical.