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National Bold

National Bold

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Right
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Straight
The stem of the '7' is straight.
Angled
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are angled.

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ITC Franklin Gothic Heavy

ITC Franklin Gothic Heavy

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Concave
The stem of the '7' is curved inwards.
Horizontal
The ends of the upper-case 'C' stroke are horizontal or nearly horizontal.