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Helvetica

Helvetica

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
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.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Closed
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight.
Tall
The upper-case letter 'O' is taller than it is wide.
Curved
The tail of the lower-case 't' is curved.
Tall
The lower-case letter 'o' is taller than it is wide.

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ITC Avant Garde

ITC Avant Garde

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
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.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Open
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved or S-shaped.
Circle
The upper-case letter 'O' is circular or equal proportions.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 't' is straight.
Circle
The lower-case letter 'o' is circular or equal proportions.