Serif Forked/Spurred Nopu 7 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, posters, branding, packaging, gothic, antique, dramatic, storybook, ceremonial, historic flavor, decorative serif, title emphasis, atmospheric tone, distinctive branding, spurred, forked, sharp serifs, incised, calligraphic.
This typeface is a compact serif with crisp, angular serifs that often split into small forked points and spurs. Strokes stay relatively even, giving the letters a firm, carved look rather than a highly calligraphic thick–thin pattern. The forms are tall and tight, with narrow counters and pointed joins that create a slightly tense vertical rhythm. Terminals and bracketless-looking serifs feel knife-edged and decorative, while the overall construction remains readable and orderly across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
It works best for display settings such as headlines, book and chapter titles, posters, and brand marks where the forked serifs can be appreciated. It can also suit packaging and editorial pull quotes when a historic or fantastical tone is desired, while longer text will benefit from generous size and spacing to keep the sharp details from clustering.
The font conveys an antique, slightly gothic tone—formal and theatrical without becoming overly ornate. Its spurred details suggest traditional printing, old-world signage, and a hint of fantasy or medieval atmosphere. The texture feels assertive and ceremonial, lending weight and gravitas to short phrases and titles.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction through a distinctive system of forked, spurred terminals, creating a recognizable silhouette and an antique, carved impression. It prioritizes character and atmosphere while maintaining conventional letter structures for legibility.
Lowercase shows a mix of rounded bowls and sharply finished stems, creating a lively texture where small spurs catch the eye along verticals. Numerals are clear and sturdy, matching the same pointed serif language, and the sample text demonstrates a consistent rhythm with noticeable sparkle from the recurring forked terminals.