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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
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The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
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The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
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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 no bar.
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The upper-case 'A' has parallel verticals.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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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 diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
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The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
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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 a bar to the left.
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The upper-case 'A' has tapered verticals.
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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