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Hoefler Text

Hoefler Text

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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.
No top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'C' has no upward-pointing serif.
Four
The top of the upper-case 'W' has four upper terminals.
Open
The bowl of the '6' leaves a gap with the vertical.

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Kings Caslon

Kings Caslon

Double
The '$' (dollar) has a double line crossing the 'S'.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'C' has a vertical or angled upward-pointing serif.
Three
The top of the upper-case 'W' has three upper terminals.
Closed
The bowl of the '6' meets the vertical.