Serif Forked/Spurred Fago 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspaper, literary titles, academic, bookish, classic, scholarly, period, authoritative, readability, space economy, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, wedge serifs, spurred, crisp, compact.
This serif features compact, vertically oriented letterforms with a steady, moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. Serifs are bracketed with wedge-like feet and frequent spurs, giving stems a slightly ornamental, ink-trap-like bite without becoming decorative. Curves are taut and controlled, with rounded bowls kept narrow and counters relatively tight; joints and terminals often end in small forks or pointed flares. Overall spacing and proportions feel condensed and efficient, producing a dark, even text color in paragraph settings.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a compact serif can maintain a consistent texture. The distinctive spurs and bracketed serifs also make it effective for literary titles, pull quotes, and institutional or academic materials that benefit from a sober, established typographic voice.
The tone is traditional and literary, with a slightly old-style, editorial character. Its spurred terminals add a subtle formality and a hint of archival or newspaper typography, lending the face an authoritative, serious voice rather than a playful one.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, readable serif with a touch of ornamental sharpness at terminals and joins. It balances traditional proportions with crisp, spurred detailing to create a recognizable texture in both display lines and extended text.
Capital forms appear tall and composed, while lowercase shapes keep a disciplined rhythm that holds together well in continuous text. Numerals match the same compact, sturdy construction, reading clearly while maintaining the face’s sharp terminal language.