Serif Forked/Spurred Ridu 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, vintage, poster, folksy, assertive, decorative, display impact, heritage feel, distinctive branding, poster clarity, bracketed, spurred, teardrop terminals, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A compact, sturdy serif with heavy, low-contrast strokes and a tall x-height that gives it a dense, dark texture. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into forked or spurred terminals, with small notches and teardrop-like shaping that suggests carved or stamped letterforms. Counters are relatively tight, curves are slightly squarish, and joins feel reinforced, producing a robust rhythm that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The overall spacing is moderately tight, with wide, stable capitals and readable, hefty lowercase forms.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its dense color and decorative terminals can read as intentional personality. It works well for posters, brand marks, labels, and packaging systems that want a traditional or handcrafted impression, and can also support bold subheads in editorial layouts when set with comfortable tracking.
The tone is distinctly vintage and display-forward, with a friendly rough-hewn confidence reminiscent of classic posters, packaging, and editorial headlines. Its ornamental spurs and flared terminals add character without becoming overly fragile, giving a handcrafted, old-time feel with a strong voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, legible serif for display settings while injecting personality through forked/spurred terminals and subtly chiseled shaping. The tall x-height and reinforced joins prioritize impact and clarity, while the ornamental details provide a distinctive, heritage-leaning signature.
The uppercase shows broad proportions and pronounced terminals, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact build that keeps word shapes chunky and emphatic. Numerals match the weight and share the same flared/teardrop terminal language, helping mixed text feel cohesive.