Serif Forked/Spurred Puba 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Ozonos' by Kufic Studio, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'NS Gibswing' by Novi Souldado, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Rodfat' by Rizki Permana, 'DynaGrotesk' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, vintage, editorial, authoritative, dramatic, traditional, heritage tone, headline impact, historical flavor, compact setting, ornate detail, bracketed, beak serifs, spurred, ink-trap feel, compact.
This typeface is a compact serif with sturdy, dark color and a strongly modeled, oldstyle-like silhouette. Stems are thick and steady with minimal contrast, while serifs are sharply shaped—often beaked or slightly forked—with small mid-stem spurs that add texture in both capitals and lowercase. The curves are tight and the counters are relatively enclosed, giving letters a dense, punchy rhythm. Terminals tend to finish with wedge-like cuts and subtle notches, creating a crisp, engraved impression rather than a soft book-serif smoothness.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where its dense texture and ornate serif detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for book covers, posters, and branding or packaging that aims for a classic, heritage-driven feel, especially in short to medium lines of text.
The overall tone feels vintage and assertive, with a classic, slightly theatrical personality. Its sharp serifs and spurred details evoke historical printing and headline typography, lending an authoritative, editorial voice that reads as traditional yet attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with extra character from forked/beaked serifs and mid-height spurs, prioritizing strong presence and historical flavor over a neutral reading texture. Its compact proportions and dark color suggest an emphasis on impactful, space-efficient display setting.
In text settings the compact spacing and dark strokes create strong impact, while the distinctive spurs and beak-like serifs remain visible at display sizes. Numerals are heavy and prominent, matching the uppercase weight and reinforcing a poster-like presence.