Serif Forked/Spurred Kime 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, and 'Fragtude' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, vintage, western, playful, poster, rustic, retro appeal, display impact, brand character, bracketed, spurred, beaked, ball terminals, high-waisted.
A compact serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a firm vertical rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and often end in small spurs and beak-like hooks, giving many stems a forked, ornamental finish. Round letters stay fairly tight with slightly squared shoulders, while joins and terminals show subtle swelling rather than sharp pen contrast. The overall texture is dark and even, with crisp, well-defined counters and a compact footprint that stacks densely in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where its spurred terminals and compact heft can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short blocks of text such as pull quotes, labels, and packaging copy when a vintage, handcrafted flavor is desired.
The font reads as old-fashioned and characterful, mixing a sturdy editorial backbone with decorative, frontier-leaning details. Its spurred terminals and chunky presence create a lively, slightly theatrical tone that feels at home in vintage branding and display settings.
The design appears intended to evoke an antique, print-era serif with added ornamental spurs for personality, delivering strong presence and legibility in display typography while maintaining an even, sturdy text color.
Uppercase forms carry a strong, sign-painter-like silhouette, while the lowercase retains robust serifs and noticeable terminal quirks that keep words animated. Numerals match the heavy color and compact proportions, helping mixed text maintain a consistent, poster-ready density.