Serif Forked/Spurred Riha 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device and 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, western, vintage, sporty, assertive, playful, impact, condensed economy, retro flair, motion, distinctiveness, spurred, forked, swashy, bracketed, ink-trap.
A compact, heavy-ink serif italic with tightly packed proportions and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, while terminals frequently split into small forks and spurs that add bite to stems and joints. Serifs are short and braced, and many letters show slightly scooped or notched joins that read like subtle ink-traps. The overall silhouette is angular and energetic, with punchy counters and a rhythmic, chiseled texture that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and fast rhythm matter: posters, headlines, sports or team branding, badges, and impactful packaging. It can work for short bursts of text such as taglines or pull quotes, but its dense, ornamental terminals are most effective at larger sizes.
The design evokes a bold, vintage display attitude—part rodeo poster, part mid-century athletic headline—combining toughness with a hint of showmanship. The forked terminals and brisk italic slant give it motion and swagger, making text feel driven and emphatic rather than polite or bookish.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while adding distinctive character through forked terminals and braced serifs. The italic construction and consistent, low-modulation strokes suggest an emphasis on speed, strength, and legibility in bold promotional typography.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and sign-like, while lowercase keeps the same condensed momentum and maintains clear differentiation between characters. Numerals are stout and headline-oriented, matching the letterforms’ compact, high-impact color on the page.