Serif Forked/Spurred Faju 7 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, wordmarks, packaging, signage, vintage, theatrical, gothic, circus, quirky, poster style, retro feel, space saving, distinctive texture, headline impact, condensed, decorative, spurred, forked, high-waisted.
A highly condensed display serif with tall, narrow proportions and a dark, even color. Strokes stay relatively uniform, with subtle swelling and minimal contrast, while terminals frequently end in forked or spurred details that add texture without becoming overly fussy. Many letters feature small mid-stem notches and tapered tips, producing a vertical, slightly “pinched” rhythm. Counters are compact and oval, and the overall silhouette is clean but ornamented, emphasizing height and tight spacing over breadth.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and display lines where its tall proportions and spurred terminals can read as intentional character. It can work well for logotypes and wordmarks that want a vintage or theatrical flavor, and for packaging or signage where a condensed footprint helps fit more characters into a narrow space.
The tone feels vintage and theatrical, with a faint gothic and sideshow sensibility. Its narrow, towering forms and distinctive spurs suggest old posters, playbills, and headline typography designed to command attention. The ornamental terminals add a quirky, handcrafted edge while keeping the overall impression structured and serious.
The design appears intended as a characterful condensed display face that borrows from historic serif lettering and poster types. Its primary goal seems to be creating a strong vertical presence and a memorable texture through forked terminals and small spur details while maintaining an even, sturdy stroke weight.
In text, the condensed width creates strong vertical cadence and makes word shapes look tall and compact. The forked terminals and occasional internal notches become prominent at larger sizes and can create a busy texture in longer passages, making it better suited to short, punchy settings than continuous reading.