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Phenix American

Phenix American

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Closed
The '4' is closed.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is 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.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
Two
The upper-case 'Y' right-hand arm forms a continuous stroke with the tail.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Plain
The upper-case 'J' has no bar.

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Transition Lining

Transition Lining

Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Open
The '4' is open.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
Three
The upper-case 'Y' arms and tail are separate strokes.
Right
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
Single-bar
The upper-case 'J' has a bar to the left.