Serif Forked/Spurred Tyky 6 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, branding, classic, bookish, literary, refined, warm, text readability, classic tone, distinctive detailing, editorial voice, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, sharp.
A traditional serif with gently bracketed, spurred serifs and subtle tapering through joins and terminals. Strokes are largely even in weight, with slight modulation that gives curves a soft, calligraphic feel without becoming high-contrast. The lowercase shows rounded, open bowls and steady rhythm, while the capitals are stately and slightly wide with clean, controlled curves. Terminals often finish in pointed or forked shapes, and several letters include mid-stem spurs that add crispness and texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a familiar serif structure and steady rhythm support readability. The spurred detailing also makes it effective for refined branding, packaging, and display sizes that benefit from a classic, slightly ornate texture.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a slightly ornate edge from the spurred and forked terminals. It reads as cultivated and traditional rather than minimalist, lending warmth and authority to headlines and longer passages alike.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, oldstyle-inspired reading face with added personality through forked terminals and mid-height spurs. It balances conventional proportions and smooth text color with enough ornamental detail to feel distinctive in headlines and pull quotes.
In the sample text, the face maintains a smooth, even color and consistent spacing, with distinctive character coming from the sharp spur details rather than strong contrast. Numerals appear lining and proportioned to sit comfortably with capitals, keeping an editorial, book-oriented voice.