Serif Forked/Spurred Tymo 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book covers, victorian, gothic, ornate, old-timey, dramatic, period flavor, ornamental impact, poster presence, historic voice, bracketed, beaked, spurred, ink-trap feel, compact.
A compact serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and strongly sculpted, bracketed serifs. Many terminals end in beak-like forks or small spurs that give the letterforms a carved, chiseled feel. Counters are relatively tight and joins are firm, producing a dense, rhythmic texture in text. Uppercase proportions are tall and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps a consistent, workmanlike structure with pronounced entry/exit shaping and a distinct diamond-style dot on i/j.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where its distinctive spurred terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or chapter openers, especially in historical, fantasy, or gothic-themed layouts, but will appear dense in long text at small sizes.
The overall tone reads historic and theatrical, leaning toward Victorian and gothic display traditions. Its forked terminals and spur details add a slightly macabre, poster-like flavor, suggesting craftsmanship and tradition rather than modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with ornamental, forked terminals and mid-stem spurs, delivering strong period character while keeping strokes sturdy and readable. The compact proportions and consistent detailing suggest a display-forward face meant to create instant atmosphere and a memorable silhouette.
The figures are bold and decorative with the same pointed serif language as the letters, helping numerals hold their own in headlines. The strong terminal treatment creates a lively silhouette, so spacing and color appear most even at display sizes where the details can breathe.