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Praxis Next

Praxis Next

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
No base
The '1' (digit one) has no base.

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DejaVu Sans

DejaVu Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Base
The '1' (digit one) has double-sided base or serifs.