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Linotype Ergo

Linotype Ergo

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
V-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Double
The bar of the lower-case 'f' is double-sided.
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.

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Prometo

Prometo

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Open
The '4' is open.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
U-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Single
The bar of the lower-case 'f' is single-sided.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.