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Maxima Light

Maxima Light

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.

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Helvetica

Helvetica

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.