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Paralex Bold

Paralex Bold

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
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.
None
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has no serifs.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
S22
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on each foot.

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Linotype Stymie Bold

Linotype Stymie Bold

Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
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.
Both
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'W' has two separate serifs.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
S2R
The feet of the lower-case 'h' have two serifs on the left and one on the right.