Serif Forked/Spurred Gozi 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, title cards, gothic, dramatic, antique, mysterious, theatrical, evoke gothic, add drama, antique tone, display impact, themed branding, spurred, flared, pointed, condensed, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced stroke contrast, pairing hairline connections with heavier main stems. Serifs and terminals frequently end in sharp, forked spur shapes, giving many strokes a slightly barbed silhouette rather than smooth bracketed finishes. Curves are narrow and taut, counters stay tight, and the overall rhythm feels tall and compact, with occasional irregular, hand-cut-looking edges on joins and terminals that add texture without becoming fully distressed.
Best suited for display typography where its condensed build and spurred terminals can provide character at medium-to-large sizes. It works well for headlines, poster copy, book and album covers, and themed packaging where an antique or gothic voice is desired; it is less appropriate for long, small-size reading where the tight counters and high contrast can reduce clarity.
The overall tone is gothic and theatrical, with an antique, storybook darkness that reads as dramatic rather than formal. Its spurred terminals and narrow proportions create a slightly ominous, magical feel suited to moody headlines and stylized display settings.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed, high-contrast serif structure with ornamental, forked terminals to create a distinctive gothic display voice. It aims to deliver strong vertical presence and a textured, old-world feel while remaining letterform-driven and legible for short passages.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent narrow profile, while several lowercase letters introduce more idiosyncratic, calligraphic behavior—especially in the way stems taper and terminals hook into small spurs. Numerals follow the same tall, condensed pattern with sharp terminal details, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed text.