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Scala

Scala

Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
No-Stem
The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
Four
The top of the upper-case 'W' has four upper terminals.
Pointed
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has a flat end or downward-pointing serif.
One-Two
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have one serif on the left, two on the right.
Top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'Z' has a vertical or angled upward-pointing serif.
Open
The bowl of the '6' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Upper Gap
The bowl of the lower-case 'b' has an upper gap.
Open
The bowl of the '9' leaves a gap with the vertical.

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Perpetua

Perpetua

Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
Stem
The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
Three
The top of the upper-case 'W' has three upper terminals.
Serif
The stroke of the lower-case 'c' has an upward-pointing serif.
Single
The top vertices of the upper-case 'M' have symmetrical single-sided serifs.
No top serif
The top stroke of the upper-case 'Z' has no upward-pointing serif.
Closed
The bowl of the '6' meets the vertical.
No gap
The bowl of the lower-case 'b' has no gap.
Closed
The bowl of the '9' meets the vertical.