Serif Forked/Spurred Jire 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headings, packaging, certificates, classic, bookish, old-style, authoritative, heritage, text clarity, classic tone, crafted detail, print tradition, bracketed, spurred, faceted, wedge serif, ink-trap hint.
A serif design with sturdy, moderately contrasted strokes and distinctly shaped terminals. The serifs read as wedge-like and slightly bracketed, with small forked or spurred details that give stems and joins a faceted, carved character rather than a smooth, purely calligraphic one. Curves are somewhat angularized (notably in bowls and round letters), creating a subtle octagonal rhythm, while counters stay open enough for clear word shapes in text. Overall proportions feel traditional and steady, with a balanced x-height and a slightly robust color that holds up well at moderate sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also works effectively for headings that benefit from a firm, classical voice. The slightly decorative spurs can add character to packaging, invitations, or certificate-style applications while remaining readable.
The tone is classic and literary, evoking printed book typography and traditional editorial settings. The spurred terminals add a faintly decorative, old-world crispness that can feel formal and slightly antique without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, traditional serif for text, distinguished by crisp, spurred terminals and subtly angular curves that lend a crafted, engraved-like personality. It prioritizes a stable rhythm and familiar proportions while adding just enough ornamental edge to stand out in display and titling.
Capital forms are broad and stable, with strong horizontals and clear serif presence that supports headings and titling. Numerals and round forms share the same faceted curvature, reinforcing a consistent texture across mixed-case text and alphanumerics.