Serif Forked/Spurred Ridi 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, brand marks, vintage, storybook, rustic, old-world, theatrical, decorative serif, heritage feel, display impact, warmth, wedge serifs, spurred, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A dark, sturdy serif with generously filled bowls and a slightly irregular, hand-cut silhouette. Serifs are wedge-like and often forked or spurred, with noticeable bracketing that softens joins into stems. Stroke endings flare and taper subtly, creating lively terminals and occasional mid-stem nicks that read like carved or inked details rather than mechanical geometry. Counters are moderately open, curves are full, and overall spacing feels comfortable, giving the face a dense but readable texture in text.
Well suited to display roles where its distinctive spurs and wedge serifs can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and book-cover typography. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when a vintage or handcrafted flavor is desired, especially at comfortable text sizes.
The letterforms evoke a nostalgic, storybook tone with a touch of rustic theater-poster character. Its spurred terminals and gently roughened contours suggest traditional printing, signage, or carved lettering, lending warmth and personality without drifting into extreme novelty.
The design appears intended to fuse robust readability with ornamental, forked terminal details, referencing traditional printing and hand-made letterforms. It aims to provide a charismatic serif voice that stands out in display settings while remaining cohesive and legible in set text.
The forms maintain consistent construction across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a slightly animated rhythm from the varied terminal shapes. The strong silhouettes and distinctive serifs create clear word shapes, while the decorative spur details become more apparent as size increases.