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Tahoma

Tahoma

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Single-bar
The upper-case 'J' has a bar to the left.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
Serifs
The upper-case letter 'I' has serifs/bars.
Lower
The lower-case 'i' or 'j' is lower than the k and l.
Curved-Serif
The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with an upper serif.

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Prima Sans

Prima Sans

Open
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Single
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
Plain
The upper-case 'J' has no bar.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
Plain
The upper-case letter 'I' is plain.
Same
The lower-case 'i' or 'j' is the same height as the k and l.
Curved-Plain
The tail of the lower-case 'j' is curved with no upper serif.