Serif Forked/Spurred Yadi 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'TigerCat' by ActiveSphere (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, circus, vintage, boisterous, rugged, attention, nostalgia, ornament, impact, ornate, spurred, faceted, blocky, high-impact.
A heavy, display-focused serif with broad proportions and an emphatic, carved silhouette. Strokes are thick with medium contrast, and many joins and corners are chamfered into angular facets rather than smooth curves, creating a cut-paper/woodcut impression. Serifs and terminals are pronounced and often spurred or forked, giving stems a notched, decorative edge. Counters are compact and squarish, and the overall rhythm is dense and assertive, with chunky internal spaces that hold up well at larger sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short, high-impact messaging where its ornate spurs and faceted geometry can be appreciated. It also works well for branding marks, signage, and packaging that aim for a vintage Western or circus-poster aesthetic. For extended reading, it is more effective in short blocks or display settings due to its dense texture.
The tone is loud, theatrical, and nostalgic, evoking show posters and old-time signage. Its spurred, faceted detailing reads as handcrafted and slightly rough, lending a confident, frontier-meets-carnival character. The overall feel is bold and attention-grabbing rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic ornamental display serifs—especially Western and circus-inspired forms—through exaggerated weight and wide proportions. The clipped corners and spurred terminals are likely meant to mimic engraved or hand-cut lettering, prioritizing strong personality and instant recognition over neutrality.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and compact counters make long paragraphs visually dense, while the distinctive spur details remain the primary identifying feature at headline sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same angular, clipped construction, keeping the set consistent and poster-ready.