Serif Forked/Spurred Hisa 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, ornate, vintage, storybook, dramatic, gothic, period flavor, ornamental display, attention grabbing, thematic branding, spurred, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, ink-trap-like.
A decorative serif with compact proportions and pronounced, forked/spurred terminals that give many strokes a hooked, sculpted finish. Stems are sturdy with moderate stroke modulation and frequent flaring into bracketed serifs; curves are tight and slightly pinched, especially in the bowls and shoulders. Capitals carry stylized, tapering entry strokes and pointed tips, while lowercase forms keep a strong vertical rhythm with small counters and distinctive spur details. Numerals are similarly embellished, with curled terminals and sturdy, poster-friendly shapes.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and short blurbs where its decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can work well for book covers, themed branding, labels, and packaging that call for a historical or fantastical voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels old-world and theatrical—suggesting folklore, tavern signage, or historical display printing. Its ornate hooks and spurs add a slightly mischievous, storybook energy while still reading as a traditional serif rather than a script.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke traditional, hand-influenced printing with added ornamentation, using spurs and hooked terminals to create a distinctive silhouette and a period-leaning atmosphere for attention-grabbing display typography.
The design relies on repeated terminal motifs (hooks, forks, and mid-stem spurs) to create cohesion across the set, producing a lively texture in lines of text. The dark color and compact interiors can make long passages feel dense, but it enhances impact at larger sizes.