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Helvetica

Helvetica

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
On
The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
Double
The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet in a 'T'.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is 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).
Spur
The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
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.
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.

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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
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).
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above 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 spur
The upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
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.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.