Serif Forked/Spurred Ismy 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, mastheads, victorian, old-world, storybook, theatrical, ornate, vintage display, ornamentation, high impact, period flavor, bracketed serifs, spurred terminals, tight apertures, deep notches, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, upright serif with compact proportions and pronounced bracketed serifs. Stems are sturdy and fairly even in weight, while joins and terminals show distinctive spurs and forked, notched shaping that creates crisp bites and small interior cut-ins. Counters tend to be tight and apertures are relatively closed, giving the face a dense, poster-ready texture. Curves are controlled rather than calligraphic, and the overall rhythm alternates between solid verticals and decorative terminal details that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where the forked terminals and notched details can be appreciated—posters, signage, mastheads, packaging labels, and period-themed titling. It can work in brief subheads or pull quotes, but the dense counters and strong color make it less comfortable for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font conveys a vintage, showbill personality—confident, slightly dramatic, and decorative without becoming delicate. Its spurred terminals and carved-looking notches suggest nineteenth-century print ephemera, lending a nostalgic, crafted tone that feels suited to period-inspired branding and headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, historic display voice by combining sturdy serif construction with decorative spurs and carved-in notches, producing a distinctive silhouette and strong page presence.
The figures are stout and highly stylized, matching the letterforms’ decorative terminals and compact counters, which helps maintain a consistent color across mixed alphanumeric settings. In continuous text the dense shapes can feel dark and assertive, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect readability.