Serif Forked/Spurred Goba 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, antique, bookish, storybook, gothic, decorative, historic voice, decorative texturing, compact setting, thematic display, spurred, flared, pointed, calligraphic, quirky.
A narrow, vertically oriented serif with medium stroke contrast and sharp, spur-like terminals that often fork or flare at the ends. The serifs are pointed and slightly bracketed in feel, giving strokes a carved, inked texture rather than a purely geometric finish. Curves are compact and taut, while many joins and terminals show small hooks or beak-like details that add crispness and character. In text, the rhythm is lively and slightly uneven in a deliberate way, with tall lowercase forms and tight interior counters that keep lines dense and dark.
This design suits book covers, chapter heads, pull quotes, and headlines where an antique, crafted serif voice is desirable. It can work in short to medium editorial passages when a darker, more characterful texture is acceptable, and it is well suited to themed packaging, signage, and title treatments.
The overall tone reads antique and literary, with a medieval or old-world flavor that feels at home in classic tales, historical themes, and atmospheric branding. The spurred terminals and sharp finishing strokes lend a faintly gothic, theatrical edge without becoming fully blackletter.
The font appears designed to blend traditional serif construction with ornamental, forked terminal details to create a historic, story-forward voice. Its narrow proportions and tall lowercase help it set densely while still projecting a distinctive, decorative personality.
Caps have a stately presence with distinctive terminal shaping, and the numerals share the same pointed, decorative finishing. The texture in paragraphs is strong and compact, making the face feel more display-leaning than neutral despite its readable structure.