Serif Forked/Spurred Vabi 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, folkloric, theatrical, whimsical, retro, decorative impact, brand character, vintage flavor, storybook tone, signage feel, spurred, flared, ornate, bouncy, soft-edged.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with sculpted, forked terminals and frequent mid-stem spur details that give the silhouette a carved, ornamental feel. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with bulbous joins and tapered hairlines, producing lively internal shapes and pronounced counters. Proportions are generally broad with irregular, character-specific widths; curves are full and rounded while corners often finish in pointed, horn-like serifs. The overall rhythm is energetic and uneven in a deliberate way, prioritizing distinctive shapes over uniform texture.
Best suited for short, prominent copy such as posters, headlines, titles, and display branding where the ornate spurs can be appreciated. It can add character to packaging and book covers, especially for themes like fantasy, folklore, seasonal promotions, or retro entertainment, but is less appropriate for long body text due to its busy detail and strong personality.
The tone is playful and theatrical, leaning into a storybook or folk-poster aesthetic. Its spurred serifs and swelling forms feel mischievous and slightly gothic without becoming severe, suggesting vintage entertainment and handcrafted signage.
The design appears intended to deliver an attention-grabbing, decorative serif with a hand-carved flavor, using forked terminals and exaggerated modulation to create memorable word shapes. It prioritizes character and atmosphere over neutrality, functioning as a distinctive display face for expressive typography.
In text, the bold color stays strong but the distinctive terminals and varying widths create a jittery, animated line that reads best at larger sizes. Numerals are equally stylized and weighty, matching the letterforms’ dramatic curves and pointed finishing strokes.