Serif Forked/Spurred Ofnu 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, branding, vintage, storybook, theatrical, quirky, old-world, period flavor, distinctive texture, display emphasis, ornamental serif, bracketed, spurred, flared, wedge serifs, calligraphic.
This serif has sturdy, compact letterforms with a consistent, low-contrast stroke and strongly modeled terminals. Serifs are wedge-like and often flare into forked or spurred shapes, giving stems and joins a carved, slightly ornamental finish. Curves are rounded but controlled, with tight apertures and a compact rhythm that keeps words cohesive; numerals echo the same sculpted, slightly quirky detailing. Overall texture is firm and dark, with crisp edges and a pronounced baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where its decorative terminals can be appreciated—book covers, posters, menus, product labels, and brand wordmarks with a vintage or literary bent. It can also work for pull quotes or section heads in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer companion for body copy.
The font projects an old-world, slightly theatrical tone—part bookish, part display—where traditional serif structure is enlivened by playful spurs and pointed finishing strokes. It feels vintage and narrative, suggesting print-era headlines, period packaging, or whimsical editorial styling rather than neutral modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through sculpted, forked terminals that add personality without abandoning familiar proportions. It aims to deliver strong presence and period flavor, balancing readability with ornamental punctuation at stroke endings.
The forked terminals and mid-stem spurs become more noticeable at larger sizes, where the distinctive end shapes read as intentional decoration. In longer lines the dense color and tight interior spaces create a strong, emphatic texture that benefits from comfortable tracking and generous leading.