Serif Forked/Spurred Myry 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, editorial, gothic, antique, formal, mysterious, dramatic, historic tone, ornamental detail, text texture, dramatic voice, display clarity, spurred, forked, calligraphic, flared, angular.
This serif design features compact, vertically oriented proportions with distinct forked and spurred terminals that give many strokes a sharpened, notched finish. Serifs are tapered and often flare into pointed wedges, while joins and inner corners tend toward crisp angles rather than soft curves. Contrast is noticeable but controlled, with sturdy main stems and slimmer connecting strokes, creating a steady, slightly dark rhythm in text. Curves are firm and somewhat sculpted, and several letters show subtle mid-stem nicks or barbs that add ornament without becoming overly elaborate.
It works especially well for headlines, book covers, posters, and branding where a historic or gothic voice is desired. The strong silhouettes and ornamental terminals also suit editorial display settings, title pages, and short passages where texture and character are more important than a neutral reading tone.
The overall tone feels gothic and antique, suggesting old-world print traditions and a slightly arcane, ceremonial mood. Its sharp terminals and carved details add drama and tension, lending a sense of mystery and authority. In longer passages it reads as formal and historic rather than casual or contemporary.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through a forked, spurred terminal language, adding ornamental bite while keeping a disciplined, text-capable structure. It aims to deliver a period-flavored presence with consistent rhythm and a distinctive, carved look that stands out in display typography.
The numerals follow the same carved, spurred logic as the letters, with pointed terminals and compact forms that harmonize with the uppercase. Spacing and rhythm in the sample text emphasize a dense, textured color, with distinctive silhouettes that remain recognizable even at similar widths.