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Optima

Optima

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.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Vertex
The centre strokes of the lower-case 'w' meet at a vertex.
Vertex
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.
Horizontal
The spur of the lower-case 'g' is horizontal.

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Stellar Nova

Stellar Nova

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.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Stepped-Left
The centre strokes of the lower-case 'w' meet in a T on the left.
Stepped-Left
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet in a T on the left.
Slanted
The spur of the lower-case 'g' is slanted.