Serif Forked/Spurred Typi 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType and 'Hybriduo' by Typebae (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, book titles, posters, packaging, branding, traditional, ornate, editorial, storybook, vintage, display impact, vintage flavor, ornamental serif, textured color, bracketed, flared, spurred, high contrast, ball terminals.
A heavy serif with compact proportions and assertive, bracketed serifs that often flare into spurs or fork-like terminals. Strokes feel mostly even at a glance but show subtle contrast and swelling around joins, with rounded inner corners and generous ink traps or notches that create a carved, chiseled rhythm. Curves are full and circular (notably in O/C/G), while many joins and terminals finish with small hooks, beaks, or ball-like nubs that add texture. The lowercase is sturdy and legible with a moderate x-height, and the figures are bold and old-style in feel, with lively shapes and distinct silhouettes.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, book covers, title pages, posters, and branding where the ornate terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial features or pull quotes, but its dense texture and pronounced serifs make it less ideal for long, small-size body copy.
The overall tone is classic and decorative—confident, slightly theatrical, and reminiscent of vintage print, book typography, or sign lettering. Its spurred terminals and rounded, sculpted details give it a warm, slightly quirky personality rather than a strictly formal one.
Likely designed to provide a traditional serif foundation with added ornamentation through spurred and forked terminals, creating a distinctive, print-forward texture. The emphasis appears to be on memorable silhouettes and decorative rhythm for attention-led typography rather than minimal neutrality.
Spacing appears on the tight side in display settings, where the strong serifs and protruding terminals create an interlocking texture. The design maintains a consistent motif of flared ends and mid-stem spurs across both cases, helping large text blocks look cohesive while remaining attention-grabbing.