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Optima

Optima

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Three
The top of the upper-case 'W' has three upper terminals.
Spur/foot
The lower-case 'b' has a downward-pointing spur or foot (pointed or flat).

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Monotype Lydian

Monotype Lydian

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Gap top
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Diamond
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is diamond-shaped or triangular.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Diamond
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is diamond-shaped.
Four
The top of the upper-case 'W' has four upper terminals.
None
The lower-case 'b' has no lower spur, foot, or serif.