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Paralex

Paralex

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.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
Left
The top of the upper-case 'A' has a serif or cusp on the left.
No Serifs
The centre bar of the upper-case 'E' has no serifs.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
No Serifs
The centre bar of the upper-case 'F' has no serifs.
£ no loop
The foot of the '£' (pound) has no loop.

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EF Stymie

EF Stymie

Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
Both
The top of the upper-case 'A' has serifs both sides, or a top bar.
Serifs
The centre bar of the upper-case 'E' has serifs.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Serifs
The centre bar of the upper-case 'F' has serifs.
£ with loop
The foot of the '£' (pound) has a loop.