Serif Forked/Spurred Tahi 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, vintage, circus, western, chunky, attention-grabbing, retro poster, decorative serif, friendly impact, bulbous, bouncy, bracketed, spurred, rounded.
A heavy display serif with rounded, bulbous contours and compact internal counters. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with softly bracketed, forked/spurred terminals that create small notches and flicks at the ends of stems and arms. The forms feel slightly irregular in a deliberate way—curves swell, joins bunch up, and corners are eased rather than sharp—producing a lively texture. Uppercase is broad and emphatic, while lowercase stays stout with a sturdy, readable x-height and minimal delicate detail for the weight.
Best suited to display use such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and packaging where a strong, vintage-flavored voice is needed. It can also work well for logo wordmarks and short punchy statements, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is nostalgic and theatrical, evoking old posters and show signage. Its chunky silhouettes and ornamental spur details read as jovial and attention-seeking rather than formal, with a hint of Americana and fairground energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display serif with ornamental forked/spurred terminals that add personality without relying on high contrast. It prioritizes immediate presence and period flavor, aiming for a distinctive poster aesthetic that stays legible through sturdy, rounded construction.
The bold color and tight apertures make it most effective at medium-to-large sizes, where the small notches, spurs, and rounded serifs can be seen clearly. In longer settings the dense rhythm can feel heavy, but for short lines it delivers strong impact and character.