Serif Forked/Spurred Dasa 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, circus, vintage, boisterous, playful, display impact, retro flavor, ornamental detail, signage style, ornate, spurred, flared, tuscan, rounded.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with pronounced flared strokes and distinctive forked/spurred terminals. The letters are broad and compactly built, with rounded outer contours, shallow counters, and a generally even, low-to-moderate contrast between thick and thin parts. Serifs and terminals often split or notch into small points, creating a decorative, chiseled feel; curves (C, G, S, O) are especially bulbous and robust, while verticals carry mid-stem spurs that add texture and rhythm. Lowercase forms stay sturdy and upright with short, sturdy joins and a consistent, poster-like silhouette; numerals match the same wide, solid construction and decorative terminals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, event promotions, signage, and brand marks where a bold, vintage display voice is desired. It can work well for packaging and labels that aim for a Western, circus, or retro atmosphere, and for short callouts where its decorative terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is loud and theatrical, evoking classic show posters, fairground signage, and Old West-inspired lettering. Its forked details and chunky proportions read as confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly whimsical, nostalgic character.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that blends traditional serif structure with decorative, forked terminals to create a distinctly period-flavored, attention-commanding voice. Its broad proportions and dense strokes prioritize presence and recognizability in large settings over neutral text readability.
In text settings the dense black mass and decorative spurs create a lively texture, but small sizes may lose interior detail as counters tighten. The design’s personality comes through most strongly when given generous tracking and ample line spacing, letting the terminal notches and split serifs remain legible.