Serif Forked/Spurred Nomi 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logotypes, gothic, macabre, antiquarian, theatrical, spiky, evocative display, gothic flavor, period styling, dramatic texture, spurred, forked, pointed, ornate, sharp.
A condensed serif with lively, calligraphic modulation and frequent forked, spurred terminals. Stems are slim and slightly tapered, with pointed serifs that flare into small triangular hooks at ends and joints. Curves are narrow and taut, counters stay fairly small, and the overall rhythm is vertical and compressed, giving the text a tall, wiry silhouette. Numerals follow the same narrow, sharp-ended construction, maintaining a consistent, prickly texture across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, and themed packaging where its ornate, spurred terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or logotypes that benefit from a gothic or antiquarian flavor, especially when given ample spacing.
The overall tone feels darkly decorative and storybook-like, evoking gothic posters, vintage horror titles, and old-world print ephemera. Its spiky terminals and compressed stance add tension and drama, reading as mischievous and slightly ominous rather than purely formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact serif voice with expressive, forked terminals—prioritizing character and atmosphere over neutrality. The consistent narrow build and repeated spur motif suggest a deliberate attempt to create a recognizable, era-evocative texture in both caps and lowercase.
The distinctive spurs appear repeatedly at stroke ends and inner joins, creating a textured, thorny edge that becomes more pronounced at display sizes. In continuous text the narrow proportions and pointed details can create a busy color, so careful tracking and generous line spacing help maintain clarity.