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ITC Giovanni

ITC Giovanni

Bar
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Serif
The upper-case 'G' foot has a forward pointing spur or serif.
Pointed
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a tapered end.
None
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has no serifs.
Sloping
The lower-case 'e' has a straight angled bar.
Pointed
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a flat end or downward-pointing serif.
None
The bar of the '4' has no serifs or spur.
None
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have no top serifs.

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Iowan Old Style BT

Iowan Old Style BT

Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
No-Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.
Ball
The tail of the upper-case 'J' has a rounded end or ball.
Both
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has two separate serifs.
Horizontal
The lower-case 'e' has a straight horizontal bar.
Ball
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a rounded end or ball.
Spur
The bar of the '4' has a single spur.
Single
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have symmetrical single-sided serifs.