Serif Forked/Spurred Myfa 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, antique, storybook, ornate, whimsical, theatrical, period flavor, decorative impact, storytelling tone, brand character, flared serifs, spurred terminals, calligraphic, wedge-like, ink-trap feel.
This serif design uses compact proportions with a firm vertical stress and low stroke modulation. Serifs are sharp and flared, often forming forked, spurred terminals that create a slightly jagged, chiseled edge. Curves are tightly drawn with small apertures and pointed joins, while round letters stay fairly narrow and vertically oriented. The overall texture is dark and lively, with consistent stroke weight but frequent ornamental notches and spur details that enliven stems and diagonals.
It suits display settings where texture and personality are welcome—headlines, posters, book covers, and branding that aims for a vintage or fantastical mood. It can also work for short editorial pull-quotes or chapter titles where decorative serif details are meant to be noticed.
The tone feels antique and story-driven, evoking old-world printing and decorative display type. Its spurred terminals and lively edges add a touch of whimsy and theatricality, suggesting fantasy, folklore, or period styling rather than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif letterforms with added spur and forked-terminal ornamentation, creating a compact, high-impact texture. It prioritizes character and period flavor while maintaining a consistent, readable silhouette for display typography.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and emblematic, while lowercase adds extra character through distinctive terminals and slightly irregular-looking details. Numerals match the same ornamental serif language and appear designed to hold their own in headings or short bursts of text.