Serif Forked/Spurred Idgo 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, logotypes, packaging, victorian, theatrical, antique, storybook, dramatic, display impact, vintage flavor, decorative detail, compact setting, condensed, flared, spurred, bracketed, high-waisted.
A tightly condensed serif with a tall, vertical stance and pronounced bracketed serifs that often split into small forks or spurs. Strokes show clear, moderate contrast, with swelling on verticals and tapered, sharpened terminals that create a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are narrow and controlled, counters are compact, and many joins are pinched or notched, adding a slightly calligraphic bite to the rhythm. Overall spacing is compact, giving lines a dense, poster-like texture with a lively, ornamental edge.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its condensed width and ornate serifs can add personality without overwhelming readability. It works well for posters, book covers, theatrical branding, vintage-inspired packaging, and wordmarks that benefit from a tall, compressed silhouette.
The tone reads historic and theatrical—evoking playbills, circus handbills, and Victorian-era display typography. Its narrow proportions and spurred detailing create a dramatic, slightly ominous flavor that can also lean whimsical in storybook contexts.
Likely drawn as a characterful condensed display serif that merges classic engraved proportions with forked/spurred detailing to increase distinctiveness at large sizes. The goal appears to be a memorable, period-evocative voice that stays structured and upright while adding decorative bite through terminals and bracketing.
The design relies on distinctive spur details and flared endings for character, so it tends to look most intentional at display sizes where those small features remain visible. Numerals follow the same condensed, tapered logic, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.