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URW Linear

URW Linear

Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Below
The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
2-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
No bar
The upper-case 'G' has no bar.
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.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.

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Zurich

Zurich

Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
1-Storey
The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
Left
The upper-case 'G' has a bar to the left.
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).
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.