Serif Forked/Spurred Ismy 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamelton' by Alex Khoroshok, 'Midnight Sans' and 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry, 'Korolev' by Device, 'Ciutadella' by Emtype Foundry, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'SNV' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, vintage, traditional, authoritative, bookish, heritage feel, print impact, textured detail, display clarity, bracketed, flared, spurred, ink-trap, compact.
A sturdy serif with compact proportions and pronounced bracketed serifs that often flare into forked, spurred terminals. Strokes are broadly weighted with moderate contrast and a slightly sculpted, ink-trap-like shaping where curves meet stems and where counters pinch in. Round letters show tight apertures and robust bowls, while many joins and terminals have a chiseled, notched finish that adds texture at display sizes. The overall rhythm is steady and texty, with strong vertical emphasis and small-to-moderate counters that keep color dense.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where the carved terminals can be appreciated, and it can also work for short-form editorial text when set with comfortable spacing. The weight and dense color make it effective on posters and book covers, and the distinctive spurs can help branding and packaging feel established and traditional.
The tone feels old-style and editorial, evoking printed matter such as newspapers, book jackets, and traditional signage. Its spurred terminals and carved details add a slightly ornate, heritage character without becoming decorative script-like. Overall it reads as confident, formal, and a bit rugged.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif voice by adding forked, spurred terminals and subtly trapped joins for stronger print presence. It aims for a confident, heritage-forward texture that remains readable while giving titles and emphatic text a distinctive, crafted finish.
The uppercase has a stately presence with wedge-like entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike build; the spurs and notches are especially noticeable in letters with bowls and diagonals. Numerals match the heavy texture and maintain strong silhouette clarity, suggesting the design prioritizes impact and typographic color over delicate refinement.