Serif Forked/Spurred Yari 10 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, western, circus, woodtype, poster, retro, display impact, vintage evocation, decorative texture, sign painting, beveled, chamfered, notched, blocky, ornate.
A heavy, wide display serif with chunky, faceted outlines and frequent chamfered corners that read like cut or stamped letterforms. Serifs are short and bracket-like with forked/spurred detailing, and many joins show small notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture at mid-stem and terminal areas. Counters tend to be compact and geometric, while overall proportions stay broad and stable, producing a dense, emphatic silhouette that holds together best at larger sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short display lines where the faceted details and spurred serifs can be appreciated. It also fits branding, labels, and signage that aim for a vintage or Western show-card mood; for longer passages, generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.
The face conveys a showbill, Old West, and vintage fairground tone—loud, confident, and decorative. Its carved, beveled feel suggests handcrafted signage and theatrical headlines rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to emulate decorative display lettering with carved or woodtype-like construction, using angular chamfers and spurred terminals to create a memorable, period-flavored texture. The goal is maximum presence and character in large-format typographic statements.
Letterforms exhibit a consistent rhythm of angular cuts and spur accents across both uppercase and lowercase, creating a distinctive pattern even in continuous text. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, with strong mass and tight interior shapes that emphasize impact over delicacy.