Serif Forked/Spurred Kisi 7 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, quirky, vintage, literary, whimsical, handwrought, add character, period flavor, editorial voice, decorative serif, bracketed, spurred, forked terminals, compact, lively rhythm.
A compact serif with low stroke modulation and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel. The forms are narrow and vertically oriented, with small bracketed serifs and frequent forked or spurred terminals that create little flicks on strokes and arms. Curves are rounded but not perfectly geometric, and several joins and terminals show subtle asymmetry that adds texture. Uppercase proportions are tidy and condensed, while the lowercase keeps a short x-height with relatively tall ascenders, giving the text a nimble, slightly old-style rhythm; numerals follow the same compact, subtly stylized construction.
Works well for headlines, book or album covers, and editorial titling where its compact width and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also support short passages, pull quotes, and brand marks that want a vintage-literary voice, especially at moderate to large sizes where the spurs read clearly.
The overall tone feels quirky and vintage, like a lightly decorative book face or a period display serif with a playful edge. Its spurred terminals and slightly uneven finish add character without becoming overly ornate, reading as warm, crafty, and a bit theatrical.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif with added forked/spurred terminals to inject personality and a handcrafted, period flavor, while keeping overall stroke contrast restrained for steady reproduction.
In continuous text the dense proportions and short x-height produce a darker, tighter color, while the distinctive spurs help letterforms stay recognizable and add sparkle at larger sizes. The punctuation and shapes shown suggest a consistent decorative impulse across caps, lowercase, and figures.