Serif Forked/Spurred Tahi 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, playful, vintage, boisterous, theatrical, display impact, retro flavor, western feel, decorative character, bulbous, rounded, bracketed, spurred, decorative.
A heavy, decorative serif with swollen, rounded strokes and softly bracketed joins that give the letters a cushioned silhouette. Terminals frequently end in small forks/spurs, especially on mid-stems and at serif tips, creating a lively, ornamental edge without becoming sharp. Counters are compact and irregularly rounded, while the overall rhythm is expansive and headline-oriented with noticeable width and generous presence. Numerals and lowercase share the same chunky, sculpted construction, maintaining consistent weight and a slightly bouncy texture across lines.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, and brand marks where a bold, characterful voice is desired. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage seeking a retro or Western-inflected tone, and can work for short bursts of copy when set with comfortable tracking and leading.
The face conveys a bold, old-time show poster energy—confident, humorous, and a little mischievous. Its spurred terminals and rounded heft suggest Western and carnival traditions, giving text a friendly but attention-grabbing personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a personable, vintage-ornamental flavor, using rounded massing and forked/spurred terminals to create a distinctive, themed identity. Its construction prioritizes character and texture over neutral readability, aiming for memorable display typography.
In paragraph-like settings the dense black shapes and tight counters create a strong texture, so the design reads best when allowed ample size and spacing. The distinctive spurs and bulbous serifs become clearer at display sizes, where they act as the primary identifying detail.