Serif Forked/Spurred Ofvi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, old-style, formal, quirky, readability, tradition, character, economy, bracketed, beaked, spurred, calligraphic, ink-trap.
A compact serif with low stroke contrast and a steady, text-like rhythm. Serifs are small and bracketed, often ending in forked or beak-like spurs that create crisp, slightly ornate terminals. Counters are moderately open, curves are gently rounded, and joins show subtle notches that read like ink traps or carved inflections, especially where bowls meet stems. The overall color is even and sturdy, with a slightly condensed stance and a controlled, traditional skeleton.
Works well for editorial typography—book interiors, magazines, and essays—where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely in headlines, pull quotes, and branding that benefits from a classic foundation with a touch of character. The compact build can be useful when space is limited in packaging or print layouts.
The tone feels classic and literary, like a traditional book face with a faintly idiosyncratic edge. The spurred terminals add a hint of vintage charm and personality without tipping into decorative display territory. Overall it communicates authority and familiarity while still feeling distinctive.
Likely designed to reinterpret a traditional serif model with added spurs and sharpened terminals to increase personality and crispness. The restrained contrast and consistent rhythm suggest an intention toward practical typesetting while retaining an identifiable, slightly ornamental signature.
In the sample text the tight proportions and crisp terminals produce a dense, authoritative texture that suits headline sizes well, while the consistent stroke weight helps maintain clarity. The forked/spurred details are noticeable in capitals and in key lowercase letters, giving words a subtly textured silhouette.