I started crossing the Z in college because I was tired of messing things up because I confused a Z for a 2. I only crossed the 0 when Os showed up and it could be confusing. Similarly my 1s would get the hat and feet if I felt like it wasn't clear what it was.
I can't say I ever had trouble with y and 4 looking the same. I use the open 4 but the y has one less angle and it sits lower. If anything a y is more likely to look like a v if you can't see the descender clearly
I can't say I ever had trouble with y and 4 looking the same. I use the open 4 but the y has one less angle and it sits lower. If anything a y is more likely to look like a v if you can't see the descender clearly