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Helvetica

Helvetica

Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
Vertical
The tail of the upper-case 'J' points vertically.
Tall
The upper-case letter 'O' is taller than it is wide.
Circular
The bowl of the lower-case 'g' is a circle or ellipse or ellipse.
Circular
The bowl of the lower-case 'q' is a circle or ellipse.

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Proxima Nova

Proxima Nova

Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
No spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Angled
The tail of the upper-case 'J' points horizontally or slightly upwards.
Circle
The upper-case letter 'O' is circular or equal proportions.
Flattened
The bowl of the lower-case 'g' is a flattened circle or ellipse or ellipse.
Flattened
The bowl of the lower-case 'q' is a flattened circle or ellipse.