Serif Forked/Spurred Abnu 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, packaging, branding, classic, literary, old-style, formal, storybook, readability, classic tone, ornamental detail, print tradition, bracketed, tapered, spurred, calligraphic, crisp.
A compact serif with gently bracketed, tapered serifs and frequent forked/spurred terminals that add a subtle ornamental bite to the ends of strokes. Stems are sturdy and fairly even in color, while curved letters show a moderate thick–thin modulation that reads as traditional rather than high-contrast. The lowercase is compact with rounded bowls and small, slightly ear-like or hooked details on characters such as a, g, and j; the t has a distinctive curled foot and the y descends with a soft hook. Capitals are stately and slightly condensed, with wedge-like finishing on diagonals and a classic, open-shape construction that keeps counters clear even at tighter widths.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also performs strongly in headings and pull quotes thanks to its distinctive terminals. The decorative spurs can add character to packaging, identity work, and historical or literary-themed materials without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a lightly decorative flavor from the spurs and forked terminals. It evokes printed literature and period typography—serious and composed, but with enough idiosyncratic detail to feel crafted rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a readable, classical serif for text and display that gains personality through forked terminals and small calligraphic quirks. It balances conventional proportions with ornamental finishing to provide a recognizable voice in continuous typography.
Across text, the font maintains a steady rhythm and a firm baseline, while the spurred endings create a lively texture in word shapes. Numerals follow the same classical, serifed treatment and appear designed to sit comfortably alongside the letters rather than as geometric add-ons.