Serif Forked/Spurred Tyno 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, signage, old-world, heraldic, dramatic, decorative, gothic-leaning, historical flavor, ornamental impact, compact titles, engraved styling, spurred terminals, forked serifs, flared strokes, engraved feel, display caps.
A compact serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and pronounced forked, spurred terminals that create a sculpted silhouette. Serifs are wedge-like and often split or notched, with occasional mid-stem spurs that add a carved, engraved rhythm. The narrow proportions and firm vertical emphasis give the letterforms a dense, poster-ready texture, while round characters stay relatively contained and upright. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with strong verticals and crisp, angular finishing details.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, titles, posters, and packaging where the spurred terminals can be appreciated. It can work well for historical or fantasy-leaning branding, event materials, and signage that benefits from a compact, emphatic presence.
The overall tone is antique and authoritative, evoking signage, bookplates, and period printing. Its spurred details and carved edges lend a slightly gothic, ceremonial character, balancing severity with ornament. The texture reads assertive and traditional rather than delicate or modern.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif construction through a carved, spurred terminal vocabulary, producing an old-style, engraved atmosphere with strong legibility in large sizes. Its compact build and bold finishing details suggest a focus on impactful titling and distinctive identity rather than neutral body text.
The font’s distinctive identity comes from its consistent notches and forked terminals, which create high visual interest even at a glance. Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for headline settings, where the compact width and strong silhouettes build a dark, cohesive typographic color.