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ITC Elan

ITC Elan

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.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
None
The top of the upper-case 'A' has no serifs or cusps.
Flat
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a flat end or cusp.
None
The bar of the '4' has no serifs or spur.
Meets
The junction of the upper-case 'K' touches the vertical.
Right Serif
The tail of the lower-case 'y' has a single right-facing serif.

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Friz Quadrata

Friz Quadrata

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Left
The top of the upper-case 'A' has a serif or cusp on the left.
Pointed
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a tapered end.
Spur
The bar of the '4' has a single spur.
Gap
The junction of the upper-case 'K' leaves a visible gap with the vertical.
Cusp
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved with a flat end or cusp.