Serif Forked/Spurred Daba 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, book covers, victorian, old-world, theatrical, whimsical, folksy, display impact, period flavor, ornamental texture, poster styling, brand character, bracketed, flared, spurred, bulbous, soft-edged.
A bold, high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs and distinctive forked/spurred terminals that create a lively, ornamental silhouette. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins and slightly bulbous terminals that soften the blackletter-adjacent drama into something more poster-friendly. Proportions are moderately condensed in some letters with a generally sturdy, compact rhythm; counters stay open enough for display use, while the varied terminal shapes add texture across words. Numerals and capitals carry the same heavy, sculpted presence, with curled or hooked finishing strokes that emphasize a hand-cut, woodtype-like feel.
This font is well suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, signage, and packaging where a bold, vintage-flavored voice is desired. It can work effectively for book covers, event promotions, and brand marks that benefit from ornamental serifs and a dramatic, period-inspired texture. For longer passages, it’s best used sparingly (pull quotes, short blurbs) to avoid visual fatigue from the busy terminals.
The overall tone is vintage and theatrical, evoking 19th‑century posters, saloon signage, and storybook titling. Its animated terminals and chunky contrast feel confident and attention-seeking, with a playful bite rather than strict formality. The texture reads decorative and characterful, suited to designs that want a period voice or a slightly eccentric, handcrafted mood.
The design appears intended to deliver strong shelf impact with a historic, decorative serif language—mixing robust strokes and high contrast with forked, spurred terminals to create a distinctive, poster-ready identity. It prioritizes character and atmosphere over quiet readability, aiming for a recognizable, themed look at display sizes.
The forked and curled details are frequent enough to become part of the font’s texture, giving words a scalloped edge at text sizes and a more intricate, engraved look when set large. Spacing and internal shapes appear tuned for impact over neutrality, so the design reads best when allowed breathing room.