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Helvetica Textbook Bold

Helvetica Textbook Bold

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Open
The '4' is open.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Double-bar
The upper-case 'J' has a bar both sides.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
Serifs
The upper-case letter 'I' has serifs/bars.

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Soleil Bold

Soleil Bold

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Plain
The upper-case 'J' has no bar.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
Plain
The upper-case letter 'I' is plain.