In order to distinguish between fonts, we have to take a closer look at the details of fonts.

Here is a list of the most important terms for font typology:

 

Typology of Fonts
1 Stem, Stem stroke 9 Loop
2 Hairline 10 Counter, Eye
3 Serif 11 Link
4 Oblique stress, Axis situation for curves 12 Concave
5 Beak 13 Ascent
6 Ear, Serif 14 Ascender
7 Apex 15 x-height
8 Bowl 16 Descent