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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 dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
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The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
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The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
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The strokes are sloped right (italic, oblique, or cursive).
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The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
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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 dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
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The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
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The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
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The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
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The strokes are upright.
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The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
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