Serif Forked/Spurred Omra 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, historic, ornate, historic flavor, dramatic display, heritage branding, emblematic forms, angular, spurred, blackletter-leaning, high-impact, display.
A sharp, angular serif design with compact proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are sturdy with clear modulation, and many terminals end in forked, spurred, or notched details that create a crisp, engraved silhouette. The counters are relatively narrow and rectilinear, with frequent internal corners and stepped joins that give the letters a chiseled, architectural feel. Overall spacing reads tight and dark, producing a dense texture in text while preserving distinctive letter shapes through consistent spur placement and strong top/bottom horizontals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and logotypes where its spurred terminals and angular counters can read cleanly. It works well for branding that aims for heritage or gothic cues—labels, packaging, signage, and event graphics—especially at moderate to large sizes. For extended text, it will be most effective in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes) where its dense color enhances impact without tiring the eye.
The font conveys a gothic, heraldic tone with a ceremonial presence. Its pointed spurs and carved edges evoke medieval signage, old-world printing, and dramatic title typography, leaning more imposing than friendly. The overall color and angularity suggest authority, tradition, and a slightly ominous theatricality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret gothic/blackletter energy through a structured serif framework, emphasizing forked terminals and carved interior cuts to maximize drama and recognizability. Its consistent spur language and compact letterforms suggest a focus on strong texture and emblematic shapes for display typography rather than quiet, continuous reading.
Uppercase forms are especially monumental and symmetrical, while lowercase maintains the same chiseled logic with narrow apertures that increase texture. The numerals match the angular construction and carry the same spur vocabulary, helping the set feel cohesive for headline compositions. In longer sample lines, the dense rhythm and frequent sharp terminals become a defining texture, favoring larger sizes where the interior cuts remain clear.