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Solido Compressed

Solido Compressed

Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
Stem
The lower-case 'u' has a stem/serif.
Vertical
The lower-case 'g' has a vertical spur.

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RB No. 2.1a Bold

RB No. 2.1a Bold

Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Bar
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
No-Stem
The lower-case 'u' has no stem/serif.
Missing
The lower-case 'g' has no spur or serif.