Serif Forked/Spurred Beso 3 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literary covers, magazine headlines, brand wordmarks, classic, bookish, old-style, literary, academic, classic readability, editorial authority, subtle ornament, print tradition, bracketed serifs, spurred terminals, calligraphic.
A traditional serif with broad proportions and a calm, steady rhythm. Strokes show moderated contrast with softly bracketed serifs and frequent forked or spurred terminals that add a faintly calligraphic bite at corners and joins. Curves are full and open (notably in C, G, O, and e), while verticals stay firm and straight, creating a dependable text color. The lowercase features compact, sturdy forms with a two-storey a, a simple, slightly hooked f, and a single-storey g; numerals are sturdy and serifed with clear, old-style-inspired shaping.
Well-suited to book and editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, especially for chapter titles, pull quotes, and display sizes that can showcase the spurred terminals. It can also work for literary or heritage-leaning branding, packaging, and formal invitations where a traditional, print-forward tone is beneficial.
The overall tone feels classic and literary—familiar like a book face, but with a touch of ornament from the spurs and forked endings. It reads as formal without being stiff, lending a subtle historical or editorial character to headings and passages.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic serif model with slightly expressive, forked/spurred terminals while preserving familiar, readable construction. Its broad proportions and measured contrast aim for a confident page presence that remains comfortable in continuous reading and authoritative in headings.
The spurred details are consistent across the set and become more noticeable at larger sizes, where the terminals and bracket transitions contribute a slightly engraved, print-like texture. Wide letterforms and generous bowls help maintain clarity in longer lines while keeping a traditional serif voice.