B with the lower bow considerably larger than the upper, which often has the form of a mere comma.
E with the tongue or horizontal stroke placed not in the middle, as in later uncial manuscripts, but high above it, and extending beyond the upper curve. The loop is often left open.
L with very small base.
M with the initial stroke tending to be a straight line instead of the well-rounded bow of later uncials.
N with the oblique connecting stroke shaded.
P with the loop very small and often open.
S with a rather longish form and shallow curves, as compared with the broad form and ample curves of later uncials.
T with a very small, sinuous horizontal top stroke (except at the beginning of a line when it often has an exaggerated extension to the left).
7. Extreme fineness of parchment, at least in parts of the manuscript.