Serif Forked/Spurred Dasa 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, carnival, retro, playful, rugged, display impact, nostalgic styling, themed branding, ornamental texture, spurred, ornate, flared, soft-cornered, bulbous.
A heavy, decorative serif with pronounced spur-like terminals and forked details that give each stroke a sculpted, cutout feel. Letterforms are broad and low in tension, with rounded outer corners, compact counters, and thick, slightly swelling horizontals that create a bouncy rhythm. Serifs and terminals read as blunted wedges and lobed nubs rather than crisp brackets, and the overall silhouette leans more toward chunky shapes than fine detailing. Numerals match the letterforms with the same wide stance, rounded joins, and exaggerated feet and caps.
Best suited to display sizes in posters, headlines, signage, and logo wordmarks where its decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and event branding that benefits from a bold, nostalgic voice, while dense body text may feel overly heavy and busy.
The tone is bold, theatrical, and nostalgic, evoking posters, showcards, and old-time display lettering. Its chunky spurs and playful contours suggest a handcrafted, attention-grabbing personality that feels at home in festive or themed settings.
The design appears intended as an attention-forward display face that borrows from vintage ornamental serif traditions, using exaggerated spurs and broad proportions to create immediate impact and a themed, poster-ready presence.
Spacing and shapes prioritize strong silhouettes over delicate interior clarity, so the design reads best when given room to breathe. The texture becomes especially lively in mixed-case settings where the rounded terminals and spur details create a consistent, ornamental beat across lines.