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Headline Gothic

Headline Gothic

On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Plain
The lower-case 'i' has no serifs or tail.
Curved-Plain
The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with no upper serif.

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Greta Sans Compressed Thin

Greta Sans Compressed Thin

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).
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
One
The lower-case 'i' has a left-facing upper serif.
Curved-Serif
The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with an upper serif.