Serif Forked/Spurred Omla 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, editorial heads, book covers, brand marks, packaging, gothic, vintage, dramatic, authoritative, ceremonial, historic flavor, headline impact, space saving, ornamented serif, beaked serifs, spurred stems, condensed, vertical stress, high waists.
A condensed serif with strong vertical emphasis, tall proportions, and crisp, beaked serifs that often fork into small spurs at joins and terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with firm, straight-sided stems and tightly controlled curves, producing a compact rhythm in words. Uppercase forms feel architectural and columnar, while lowercase maintains a high-waisted, upright stance with compact bowls and tight apertures. Numerals follow the same narrow, vertical construction, with angular joins and pointed finishing details that reinforce the sharp texture.
Well suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, mastheads, and book or album covers where a compact width and strong vertical rhythm help fit impactful titles. It can also serve branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a historic or ceremonial voice.
The overall tone is gothic and old-world, projecting authority and ceremony with a slightly ominous, storybook edge. Its sharp terminals and compressed spacing create a dramatic, poster-like presence that feels historic rather than neutral.
The likely intent is to deliver a condensed, high-impact serif that references gothic and early display traditions through beaked serifs and spurred terminals, providing a distinctive texture and strong headline authority in limited horizontal space.
The design’s distinctive character comes from repeated forked/spurred detailing at key terminals and mid-stem junctions, which adds visual bite without becoming overly decorative. In running text it forms a dark, even color and a strong vertical cadence, best appreciated at display sizes where the terminal shaping stays clear.