Serif Forked/Spurred Kiri 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Autogate' and 'Caligor' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, mastheads, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, space saving, editorial impact, classic voice, distinct terminals, bracketed, oldstyle, compact, crisp, spurred.
A compact serif with sturdy, weighty strokes and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms are relatively narrow with tight internal spacing, producing a dense, economical texture in lines of text. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, with occasional spurs and forked-looking terminals that add a distinctive, slightly ornamental edge without becoming decorative. Curves are firm and controlled, joins feel crisp, and the overall rhythm is vertical and steady with consistent proportions across uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and prominent editorial typography where a compact serif can deliver impact in limited horizontal space. It also fits book covers, magazine mastheads, and poster copy that benefits from a traditional tone with a slightly distinctive terminal treatment.
The font projects a classic, editorial voice—serious, authoritative, and somewhat old-world. Its compact build and assertive serifs lend it a confident, headline-ready presence while still reading as a conventional bookish serif.
Likely designed to provide a space-efficient, high-impact serif for display and editorial use, combining conventional proportions with subtle spurred and forked terminal details to stand out in branding and titling.
In the sample text, the type creates a dark, continuous color and a strong baseline, making it feel well-suited to emphatic settings. The forked/spurred details show up as small accents on terminals and stems, giving the face a recognizable signature at larger sizes.