Serif Forked/Spurred Wafy 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, logo marks, ornate, playful, vintage, whimsical, theatrical, expressiveness, vintage flair, headline impact, ornamental detail, dramatic contrast, ball terminals, spurred stems, forked terminals, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel.
A high-contrast serif with a lively, decorative construction: thick, rounded main strokes are paired with hairline connections and crisp bracketed serifs. Many letters show forked or spurred terminals and occasional mid-stem projections, giving the outlines a slightly eccentric, carved/engraved feel. Counters tend to be compact and rounded, with teardrop-like joins and ball-terminal accents appearing in several lowercase forms. Overall spacing reads generous and the letterforms feel deliberately irregular in width, producing a bold, poster-ready rhythm rather than even text-color.
Best used at display sizes for headlines, titles, and branding where its spurred terminals and contrast can read clearly. It can add character to posters, packaging, book covers, and short pull quotes, particularly in themes that benefit from a vintage or fanciful tone. For long paragraphs, it will be most comfortable when set large with ample leading to avoid dense texture.
The font projects a whimsical, storybook elegance with a dash of circus or Victorian display energy. Its sharp spurs and delicate hairlines add drama, while the rounded, bulbous strokes keep it friendly and humorous rather than austere. The result feels suited to expressive headlines where personality is more important than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a characterful display serif that combines classic high-contrast proportions with forked/spurred detailing to create a memorable, slightly eccentric voice. Its mix of delicate hairlines and bulbous masses suggests it aims to feel both historic and playful, standing out in short, attention-grabbing settings.
In running sample text, the strong contrast and ornate terminals create a textured, almost stamped look, especially where tight joins and small counters cluster (notably in lowercase). Numerals echo the same theatrical detailing, mixing stout forms with fine, curling terminals for a cohesive display set.