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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The '4' is closed.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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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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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
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The bar of the lower-case 'f' is double-sided.
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The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
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Note that the fonts in the icons shown above represent general examples, not necessarily the two fonts chosen for comparison.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The '4' is open.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
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The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
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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 tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
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The bar of the lower-case 'f' is single-sided.
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The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
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