Serif Forked/Spurred Abfa 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game titles, horror themes, book covers, gothic, quirky, ornate, dramatic, storybook, thematic display, ornamental impact, gothic flavor, brand character, spurred, forked, flared, angular, compact.
A heavy serif display with compact proportions and sculpted, forked terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, and many ends flare into sharp, horn-like spurs that give corners a chiseled, decorative finish. Counters are generally round and open, while joins and shoulders are tightened into angular transitions, creating a crisp, faceted rhythm. The overall texture is dark and assertive, with distinctive notches and mid-stem nicks appearing as intentional ornamental details rather than calligraphic modulation.
Best suited to short-form display work where its spurred terminals and dark color can be appreciated—headlines, posters, title cards, packaging, and themed branding. It’s particularly effective for fantasy, gothic, Halloween, or game-related contexts where a dramatic, carved look adds character. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font reads as theatrical and gothic-leaning, mixing medieval/blackletter flavor with a cleaner, more playful structure. Its pointed spurs and carved silhouettes suggest mystery and spectacle, but the rounded bowls keep it from feeling severe, pushing it toward a quirky, storybook tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, decorative serif voice with a distinctive forked-terminal signature. It aims to evoke a carved or metal-cut impression while keeping letterforms sturdy and broadly legible for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms are especially emblematic, with pronounced spurs on letters like A, E, F, and T and a strongly stylized S that emphasizes the decorative terminal language. Lowercase keeps the same spur vocabulary while remaining fairly sturdy and readable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same carved aesthetic, with sharp hooks and wedges that make them feel branded rather than utilitarian.