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Monitor

Monitor

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
One
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a left-facing upper serif.
U-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).

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FF Scuba

FF Scuba

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).
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
V-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).