Serif Forked/Spurred Jiwi 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, book covers, vintage, bookish, folksy, playful, ornate, add character, heritage feel, decorative serif, readable display, bracketed, spurred, bulbous, rounded, soft.
A serif typeface with robust, rounded forms and low stroke modulation, built on broad proportions and generous internal space. Serifs are clearly present and often flare into forked or spurred terminals, giving many strokes a slightly hooked, ornamental finish. The overall drawing favors soft curves and bulb-like joins over sharp corners, producing a lively rhythm and a subtly uneven, hand-tuned texture across words while staying consistently upright and legible.
It performs best in display and short-to-medium text settings where its distinctive terminals can be appreciated—headlines, pull quotes, editorial titling, and cover typography. The warm, decorative texture also suits packaging, labels, and branding systems aiming for a heritage or handcrafted impression.
The font reads as warm and old-fashioned, with a mildly whimsical, storybook flavor. Its decorative spurs and curled terminals add personality without tipping into formal calligraphy, creating a friendly, slightly theatrical tone suited to nostalgic or character-driven typography.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif letterforms with added spurs and forked terminals to create a recognizable, characterful texture. It balances classic proportions with ornamental finishing to work across prominent titling and readable text blocks while maintaining a distinctly vintage voice.
Capitals feel sturdy and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains clear silhouettes and open counters that support readability. Numerals match the text color and terminal style, with the same spurred finishing details, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.