Serif Forked/Spurred Idpe 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, titles, elegant, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, sleek, space saving, stylized display, editorial punch, vintage flair, dynamic emphasis, condensed, high-leaning, spurred, tapered, calligraphic.
A sharply condensed italic serif with tall proportions, a pronounced forward lean, and tapered strokes that create a crisp, drawn rhythm. Serifs are fine and pointed, with visible spurs and forked-looking terminals that add bite at joins and stroke endings. Curves are tight and vertical stress is apparent, while counters stay narrow and streamlined, giving the alphabet a fast, upright cadence despite the slant. Numerals follow the same narrow, elongated construction, maintaining a consistent, poster-like texture.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, title treatments, posters, and branding where a narrow footprint and high-impact texture are useful. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or packaging callouts when set with generous size and careful tracking.
The overall tone is stylish and assertive, combining editorial elegance with a slightly theatrical, vintage flair. Its sharp serifs and spurred details feel energetic and a bit cinematic, suggesting motion and intensity rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum verticality and speed in a compact width, using pointed serifs and spur-like terminals to amplify personality and punch. It prioritizes a distinctive, stylized silhouette for display typography where dramatic emphasis and space economy matter.
Because of the extreme condensation and steep italic angle, spacing and word shapes become highly distinctive, producing a strong horizontal sweep in lines of text. The spurred terminals and tight apertures increase character, but they also make the face feel more display-oriented than utilitarian at small sizes.