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Linotype Down Town

Linotype Down Town

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Two
The upper-case 'Y' right-hand arm forms a continuous stroke with the tail.
No Serifs
The centre bar of the upper-case 'E' has no serifs.
Serif
The upper-case 'G' foot has a forward pointing spur or serif.

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FF Double Dutch Smooth

FF Double Dutch Smooth

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Double
The '$' (dollar) has a double line crossing the 'S'.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
Three
The upper-case 'Y' arms and tail are separate strokes.
Serifs
The centre bar of the upper-case 'E' has serifs.
No-Spur
The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.