Serif Forked/Spurred Lety 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Slab' and 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type and 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, western, vintage, theatrical, authoritative, dramatic, space saving, poster impact, vintage tone, distinctive detail, condensed, spurred, bracketed, vertical stress, display.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely even-weight, with subtle modulation and crisp bracketed serifs that often resolve into small spurs or forked-looking terminals. The design favors straight sides and narrow interior counters, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay taut and upright. Uppercase forms are rigid and poster-like; lowercase echoes the same compressed structure with a high x-height and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same narrow, vertical build for consistent color in lines of text.
Best suited to display typography where space is limited but impact is needed—posters, headlines, pull quotes, and mastheads. It can also work for logotypes and packaging that want a classic poster or Western-leaning feel, especially when set large enough for the spurred terminals to read clearly.
The overall tone reads vintage and stage-forward, evoking old posters, playbills, and frontier or saloon-era lettering. Its narrow stance and sharp spurs add a firm, no-nonsense voice with a hint of theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, space-efficient display setting with a vintage serif voice. Its condensed construction and distinctive spurred terminals suggest a goal of high impact and recognizable character in short phrases and titles.
In text settings, the condensed spacing produces a dense texture, and the pointed spur details become more apparent at larger sizes. The letterforms prioritize verticality and impact over open counters, giving headlines a tightly packed, emphatic presence.