The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
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The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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The upper-case 'L' has two or more upper loops, one lower loop.
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The upper-case 'A' left-hand vertical loops to form the bar.
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The lower-case 's' is italic script shape.
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The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.
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The upper-case 'H' bar loops to join the top of the right vertical.
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The upper-case 'E' has a filled or no central loop.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' crosses the vertical.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
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The upper-case 'L' has one lower loop only.
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The upper-case 'A' bar is drawn as a separate stroke and no flourish on top.
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The lower-case 's' is normal letter shape.
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The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' form one centre stroke.
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The upper-case 'H' bar is drawn as a separate stroke.
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The upper-case 'E' has a central loop.
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