Serif Forked/Spurred Ofme 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, gothic, storybook, antique, ceremonial, dramatic, period flavor, thematic display, ornamental voice, gothic reference, compact titles, ornate, spurred, forked, blackletter-tinged, flared.
A condensed serif with sturdy, even-weight strokes and a distinctly ornamental terminal vocabulary. The forms lean on vertical stems and rounded bowls, punctuated by forked or spurred endings, small hooks, and occasional mid-stem notches that give the outlines a carved, calligraphic feel without becoming fully broken. Serifs are sharp and tapered rather than slabby, with frequent flares and curls on ascenders and capitals; curves are smooth and generous, and counters stay reasonably open for a decorative face. Overall spacing is compact and the rhythm is tight, reinforcing a tall, columnar texture in text.
Best used for display typography where its decorative terminals and condensed stance can create atmosphere—titles, chapter heads, pull quotes, posters, labels, and themed branding. It can work for short passages or introductory text when set with generous size and leading, but its dense texture and ornamental details are most effective in headings rather than long-form body copy.
The tone is archaic and theatrical, blending a medieval or gothic echo with a playful, storybook sensibility. Its spurs and hooked terminals suggest hand-crafted lettering—suited to fantasy, folklore, and old-world themes—while the steady stroke weight keeps it assertive and legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to evoke historic, hand-influenced serif lettering with gothic-leaning ornamentation, delivering a strong vertical presence and distinctive forked/spurred terminals for characterful display settings.
Capitals feature especially prominent ornamental details (notched joins, curled terminals, and occasionally asymmetric flourishes), which makes mixed-case settings visually lively. Numerals follow the same stylized language with rounded forms and tapered ends, reading as traditional rather than geometric.