Serif Forked/Spurred Tahi 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, playful, western, poster, folksy, attention-grabbing, nostalgic, decorative, signage-like, brand character, rounded, bulbous, spurred, bracketed, soft-edged.
A very heavy, rounded serif design with soft, bulbous strokes and pronounced bracketed serifs. Terminals often split or flare into small spurs, giving many letters a forked, decorative finish. Counters are compact and the overall color is dense, while curved forms (C, G, O, S) keep a smooth, cushioned silhouette. The rhythm is chunky and lively rather than rigid, with slightly irregular-feeling details that read as intentionally ornamental.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and bold packaging. It can also work for short logotypes or badges where a vintage, characterful voice is desired, but it is less ideal for long passages at small sizes due to its dense texture.
The font conveys a friendly, throwback tone with strong signage energy. Its spurred terminals and inflated shapes suggest old-time display lettering—warm, a bit theatrical, and slightly whimsical—without becoming delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a nostalgic, ornamental serif voice—combining sturdy, high-ink coverage with forked/spurred terminals that add personality and period flavor for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes where interior spaces and small spur details remain clear. The numerals and capitals match the same rounded, decorative logic, supporting cohesive headline styling.