Serif Forked/Spurred Ofvi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, logotypes, gothic, storybook, heritage, dramatic, old-world, ornamental serif, historic tone, display impact, brand character, bracketed, spurred, forked, pointed, compact.
A compact serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a distinctly spurred, forked terminal language. Serifs are sharply bracketed and often flare into small wedge-like points, giving the outlines a lively, slightly calligraphic edge without becoming high-contrast or delicate. The capitals feel vertical and stately, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with firm stems, rounded bowls, and frequent mid-stem spurs and hooked terminals that add texture in text. Numerals are bold and curving with pronounced beaks and angled entry/exit strokes, matching the ornamental serif behavior of the letters.
Best suited for display applications where the spurred terminals can be appreciated: posters, editorial headlines, book covers, packaging, and identity work with a heritage or fantasy tilt. It can also work for short text passages or pull quotes when a historic, decorative voice is desired.
The overall tone reads historic and theatrical, with a gothic-leaning, storybook personality. The sharp spur details and pointed joins evoke vintage print and folkloric or medieval associations, while the steady weight keeps it grounded and readable rather than fragile.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional serif foundation infused with ornamental, forked spurs for extra flavor and memorability. It aims to balance period-inspired character with solid, practical letterforms that hold together in bold, attention-getting settings.
The design’s distinctive character comes from repeated spur motifs and slightly hooked ends on letters like a, f, j, and y, which create a textured silhouette at both small and large sizes. Spacing appears comfortable for display text, with enough internal counters to avoid heaviness despite the compact proportions.