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ITC Elan (EF)

ITC Elan (EF)

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.
Serif
The characters have serifs.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
Serif
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a right-facing serif.
Open
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Same
The lower-case 'i' or 'j' is the same height as the k and l.

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Optima

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.
Sans-serif
The characters do not have serifs.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Closed
The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Lower
The lower-case 'i' or 'j' is lower than the k and l.