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Syntax

Syntax

On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Meets
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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).
Vertex
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.

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Novel Sans

Novel Sans

Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
Gap
The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
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.
Stepped-Left
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet in a T on the left.