Serif Forked/Spurred Otba 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, vintage, poster, rustic, old-timey, display impact, period styling, signage voice, decorative serif, brand character, spurred, flared, condensed, vertical, ornate.
A condensed display serif with a tall, vertical stance and sturdy, slightly modulated strokes. Terminals finish in distinctive forked and spurred forms, with small triangular notches and flared feet that give stems a sculpted, engraved look. Curves are tight and controlled, counters are relatively compact, and the overall rhythm is strongly vertical, producing a dense, emphatic texture in words. Numerals share the same chiseled, ornamental endings for a consistent set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where the forked terminals can be appreciated, as well as branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a vintage display flavor. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the condensed proportions and dense texture suggest using it at moderate-to-large sizes and with comfortable tracking when setting longer lines.
The design reads as nostalgic and theatrical, evoking antique posters, frontier signage, and period advertising. Its sharp spurs and carved terminals create a rugged, attention-grabbing tone that feels confident and a bit dramatic.
The font appears designed to deliver a period display voice with strong verticality and ornamental, spurred terminals—prioritizing character and impact over neutrality. Its consistent, chiseled detailing across capitals, lowercase, and figures suggests an intention to mimic carved or letterpress-influenced forms for bold typographic statements.
The narrow set width and compact counters make the type appear darker and more compressed in continuous lines, while the distinctive terminals add visual sparkle at larger sizes. Rounded characters retain a squared-off, tensioned feel, helping the face stay crisp and structured.