The lowercase version can be written in two forms: the single-storey (sometimes "opentail") and the double-storey (sometimes "looptail") . The former is commonly used in handwriting and fonts based on it, especially fonts intended to be read by children.
The modern lowercase g has two typographic variants: the single-storey (sometimes "opentail") a letter g shaped like a circle with a dangling hook and the double-storey (sometimes "looptail") a letter g shaped like spectacles. The single-storey form derives from the majuscule (uppercase) form by raising the serif that distinguishes it from 'c' to the top of the loop (thus closing the loop), and extending the vertical stroke downward and to the left.
