Serif Forked/Spurred Tywa 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Godiva' by Suby Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, wordmarks, packaging, book covers, gothic, heraldic, old-world, dramatic, authoritative, historic revival, decorative impact, gothic mood, heraldic tone, blackletter-influenced, spurred, angular, compact, decorative.
A compact, vertically oriented serif design with blackletter-influenced construction and a firm, even stroke weight. Stems are straight and strong, while curves are tightly drawn with pronounced joins and internal cut-ins. Serifs and terminals are frequently forked or spurred, creating pointed notches and small wedge-like projections that add texture along the baseline and cap line. Counters are relatively narrow and tall, with a consistent rhythm that favors condensed proportions and clear vertical emphasis; numerals match the same sturdy, angular flavor.
Well suited to display use such as headlines, posters, and title treatments where its Gothic detailing can set a strong mood. It can also work for branding elements like wordmarks, labels, and packaging that aim for a traditional, historic, or fantasy-leaning voice, and for book covers or chapter titles needing an old-world atmosphere.
The overall tone feels medieval and heraldic, with a stern, ceremonial presence. Its spurred terminals and chiseled shapes suggest tradition, authority, and a slightly theatrical, storybook darkness rather than modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret blackletter and early serif traditions in a solid, practical display form, using forked/spurred terminals and compact proportions to deliver a distinctive historical character with strong impact.
The face reads best at larger sizes where the interior notches, forked terminals, and compact apertures remain distinct. In dense text settings, the strong vertical rhythm can create a dark, continuous texture, so spacing and size become important for clarity.