Serif Forked/Spurred Abnu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, warm, traditional, readability, heritage tone, subtle distinction, editorial voice, bracketed, teardrop, beaked, oldstyle, calligraphic.
A traditional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and distinctive forked/spurred terminals that add texture at stroke ends. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently tapered joins and softly cupped curves, giving counters a rounded, oldstyle feel. Proportions are moderately compact with varied letter widths and a steady rhythm in text; capitals are sturdy and formal while lowercase forms keep a readable, book-oriented structure. Numerals follow the same serifed, slightly calligraphic construction with clear, weighty figures and subtle shaping at terminals.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and cover typography when you want classic authority with subtle distinctive terminals. The slightly ornate spurs can add character to branding and packaging that leans heritage or artisanal.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an understated ornamentation that reads as crafted rather than showy. The forked spurs and beaked terminals introduce a faint vintage flavor, suggesting tradition, authority, and a touch of personality suitable for cultured settings.
The font appears designed to deliver dependable, conventional serif readability while differentiating itself through forked/spurred terminals and gently calligraphic shaping. It aims to feel familiar and text-friendly, yet recognizable in display settings due to its signature terminal details.
The design’s small spur details become more apparent at larger sizes, where the terminals and teardrop-like finishes contribute to a lively texture. In continuous text the serif rhythm remains even, balancing the decorative cues with a solid, workmanlike readability.