Serif Forked/Spurred Kiha 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, children’s media, quirky, storybook, friendly, retro, handmade, ornamental serif, distinctive texture, retro charm, display impact, approachable tone, spurred, forked, flared, calligraphic, lively.
A compact serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and an overall even color. Terminals are distinctive: many strokes end in forked or spurred wedges, and several joins show sharp notches that give the outlines a cut-paper or chiseled feel. Rounds are full and slightly squarish in places, while straights remain firm and vertical; curves often finish with small kicks or tapered hooks. Proportions are moderately wide with varied glyph widths, and the lowercase maintains a steady x-height with prominent, characterful ascenders and descenders.
This face is well suited to headlines and short blocks of text where its forked terminals can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, book covers, and editorial display. It can also work for themed applications (fantasy, folk, or vintage) and for children’s or educational materials where a friendly, characterful serif is desired.
The forked terminals and lively notches create a playful, storybook tone that feels nostalgic and a bit theatrical. It reads as approachable and informal rather than corporate, with an artisan-made energy that suggests display use and expressive headings.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif skeleton with ornamental, forked terminals and spurred details to boost personality while keeping stroke contrast restrained for solidity. The result prioritizes distinctive texture and a memorable silhouette over neutrality, aiming at expressive display typography that still feels cohesive across a full basic set.
The alphabet shows strong personality consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with repeated spur shapes on stems and at curve endings. The numerals carry the same wedge-like finishing, helping maintain cohesion in mixed text settings.