The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The '4' is closed.
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
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The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
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The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with no upper serif.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
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The '4' is open.
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
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The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
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The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
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The tail of the lower-case 'j' is straight with no upper serif.
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