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Jamaica: The Vendryes Official
Fifth setting: plating.
The Jamaica Handbook suggested that the fifth setting might be only a modification of the fourth
setting, formed by replacing a few of the letters. This relies on some common features in the same
positions, especially cut Es, but the detailed differences do not support this view.
Position 1. Position 2.
O at varying height. 2 First F is a cut E with a
Prominent cut E for first F. 1 drooping top.
Cut E for second F. Short top to second F.
IAL higher than C.
Position 3. Position 4.
Thin, smooth O. 3 4
First F is a thick, cut E
with a rounded foot. Both Fs are cut Es,
Short top to second F. with diagonally cut feet.
C reputedly cut from G.
3 4
Position 5. Position 6.
First F thick upright and Thick O.
ragged underside to top bar. 5 6 Pinched top to second F.
Short top to second F.
C reputedly cut from O. C cut from O, very small gap.
