Serif Forked/Spurred Myfo 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book covers, branding, gothic, storybook, ornate, vintage, whimsical, ornamentation, historical mood, headline impact, distinctive texture, spurred, ink-trap hints, beaked serifs, compact, high-waisted.
A compact serif with pronounced, forked/spurred terminals that create a slightly thorny silhouette. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, with only gentle modulation, while joins and interior corners show crisp shaping that reads like subtle ink-trap cut-ins at small sizes. Serifs are beaked and flared rather than slabby, and many letters end in small hooks or pointed spurs that add texture along the baseline and cap line. Proportions are tight with relatively small counters, a tall, narrow overall stance, and a consistent, steady rhythm across text and numerals.
Best used for display and short-to-medium headlines where its spurred detailing can be appreciated: book and album covers, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want a vintage or storybook flavor. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles in editorial layouts, especially when set with comfortable leading to keep the texture from feeling crowded.
The spurred terminals and beaked serifs give the face a gothic-tinged, fairy-tale tone—decorative without becoming calligraphic. It feels old-world and slightly theatrical, with a hint of whimsy in the hooked details and sharp finishing strokes. The overall impression is assertive and characterful, suited to settings where a classic-but-quirky voice is desired.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif with added spurs and beaked endings to increase personality and historical atmosphere. Its compact proportions and strong, even strokes aim for high impact and legibility in larger sizes while maintaining a distinctive ornamental edge.
In the sample text, the dense color and compact spacing create strong word shapes and a lively texture, especially in combinations with repeated verticals. Uppercase forms present sturdy, traditional structures, while lowercase adds personality through hooked shoulders and pointed finishes, keeping a coherent, ornamental theme across the set. Numerals maintain the same crisp, spurred treatment for a unified look in display lines.