Serif Forked/Spurred Tysu 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, woodtype, carnival, attention-grabbing, period flavor, signage style, decorative texture, spurred, forked, flared, high-waisted, condensed.
A condensed serif display with heavy strokes and distinctly forked, spurred terminals. The verticals read as strong, pillar-like stems that often end in split or wedge-shaped tips, paired with compact bowls and tight interior counters that reinforce the dense texture. Serifs are angular and decorative rather than bracketed, and many letters show mid-stem nicks or small spurs that add a chiseled, woodtype-like rhythm. Uppercase forms are tall and emphatic, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, slightly top-heavy stance with narrow widths and short extenders, maintaining an even, poster-forward cadence across words.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, event titles, storefront signage, labels, and logotypes where the decorative terminals can be appreciated. It performs well in large sizes and in tightly composed display lines where a compact, vintage look is desired.
The tone is theatrical and old-timey, evoking Western posters, carnival signage, and nineteenth-century display printing. Its sharp spurs and compressed silhouette create a confident, attention-grabbing voice with a hint of nostalgia and showmanship.
The design appears intended as a condensed display face that channels historical woodtype and poster lettering through pointed, forked terminals and spurred detailing, prioritizing personality and punch over quiet text neutrality.
The dense fit and narrow apertures make the texture read dark and cohesive at headline sizes, while the distinctive split terminals help maintain character separation in tightly set lines. Numerals and capitals share the same sculpted, decorative ending treatment, reinforcing a consistent signage aesthetic.