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Headline Gothic

Headline Gothic

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).

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Compacta Light Compressed

Compacta Light Compressed

Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.