Serif Forked/Spurred Egli 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, packaging, posters, branding, vintage, storybook, quirky, friendly, whimsical, add character, evoke vintage, increase warmth, standout text, bracketed, soft serifs, spurred, ink-trap feel, oldstyle figures.
A compact serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and softly bracketed serifs that often end in small hooks, forks, or spurs. Curves are rounded and slightly bulbous at joins and terminals, giving many letters a subtle ink-trap-like pinch where strokes meet. Proportions feel condensed with a steady rhythm, while counters stay fairly open for the size. Numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with varied heights and rounded forms, matching the text’s warm, traditional texture.
Works well for book and magazine headlines, cover typography, and short passages where a classic-but-unexpected serif is desired. It also suits packaging and branding that want a handcrafted, vintage print feel, and poster titling where the spurred terminals can add personality at larger sizes.
The overall tone is nostalgic and personable, evoking printed ephemera, storybook typography, and lightly eccentric editorial settings. The little spurs and curled terminals add character without becoming overly ornate, producing a playful but still readable voice.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif readability with decorative, spurred terminals that give the face a distinctive signature. It aims for an approachable, slightly whimsical impression suitable for expressive editorial and brand typography.
Distinctive details include curled or forked finishing strokes on several capitals and a lively, calligraphic nudge in diagonals and bowls, which keeps the texture animated across longer lines. The design maintains consistent color in paragraphs, with enough idiosyncrasy to stand out in headings and display use.