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Linotype Univers Compressed

Linotype Univers Compressed

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
Straight
The stem of the '7' is straight.
Horizontal
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is horizontal.
£ no loop
The foot of the '£' (pound) has no loop.

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Akzidenz-Grotesk Condensed

Akzidenz-Grotesk Condensed

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
Concave
The stem of the '7' is curved inwards.
Diagonal
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is diagonal.
£ with loop
The foot of the '£' (pound) has a loop.