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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.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
One
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a left-facing upper serif.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
U-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
One
The lower-case 'i' has a left-facing upper serif.

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Vera Sans

Vera Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style 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).
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
V-shaped
The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
Plain
The lower-case 'i' has no serifs or tail.