Serif Forked/Spurred Fafo 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, vintage, circus, quirky, poster, display impact, retro tone, western flavor, decorative texture, bracketed, spurred, ornate, high-waisted, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, compact serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and distinctive spurred, fork-like terminals that give many strokes a flared, notched finish. Stems are thick and assertive with moderate thick–thin modulation, and curves are slightly squared off, creating a carved, woodtype-like silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is punchy, with short extenders, sturdy bowls, and a generally condensed footprint that keeps words dense and impactful. Numerals follow the same sturdy build, with strong top serifs and curved joins that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for display work such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and branding marks where its ornamental spurs can be appreciated. It also works well on packaging and labels aiming for a heritage, Western, or showbill feel; for long body text it will read heavier and more decorative.
The overall tone feels old-time, theatrical, and a bit mischievous—evoking Western posters, circus bills, and retro shop signage. The spurred terminals add personality and a hand-tooled, stamped quality that leans more decorative than neutral.
The font appears designed to deliver bold, period-flavored impact with recognizable spurred terminals and sturdy serif construction, prioritizing personality and poster presence over quiet neutrality.
The design’s character comes from repeated terminal motifs and mid-stem spur details, which create lively texture across lines of text. At smaller sizes the tight counters and ornamental terminals may start to merge, while at larger sizes the detailing becomes a key feature.