Serif Forked/Spurred Otde 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, western, vintage, bold, assertive, heritage, display impact, period evocation, signage feel, brand presence, blocky, angular, chamfered, spurred, forked serifs.
A condensed, heavy serif with an angular, chamfered construction and crisp, straight-sided curves. Serifs and terminals frequently end in forked or spurred shapes, giving stems a notched, ornamental finish rather than soft bracketed joins. Counters tend to be compact and geometric, with octagonal/rectilinear bowls in letters like O and Q, and a sturdy, squared-off rhythm throughout. Numerals and capitals read especially block-like and poster-ready, while lowercase forms keep the same sharp, cut-in detailing and firm vertical stress.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, brand marks, and signage where its spurred terminals and condensed mass can read with authority. It can also work for packaging and themed titles that benefit from a vintage or Western-leaning atmosphere, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels old-fashioned and emphatic, with a frontier/heritage flavor and a hint of theatrical signage. Its sharp spurs and chiseled corners create a confident, attention-grabbing voice that suggests tradition, grit, and display-driven impact rather than neutrality.
The font appears designed to translate historic, sign-painting and wood-type-inspired letterforms into a compact, high-impact display face. Its forked serifs and chamfered geometry emphasize character and memorability, aiming for strong presence and a distinctive period-evocative texture in short to medium text settings.
The design relies on consistent corner cuts and mid-stem spur details to maintain texture across words, producing a tight, high-contrast silhouette at larger sizes. The sample text shows strong word shapes and a dense color, with distinctive capitals and numerals that hold their character even in longer lines.