Serif Forked/Spurred Riku 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial, antique, storybook, rustic, whimsical, old-world, vintage flavor, decorative texture, expressive italic, period evocation, calligraphic, spurred, ink-trap, bracketed, lively.
An italic serif with a lively, calligraphic construction and low-to-moderate stroke modulation. Stems lean consistently and end in sharp, forked/spurred terminals that read as small triangular flicks, with bracketed joins that soften the transitions. Counters are compact and slightly irregular in feel, while the rhythm is bouncy due to varied terminal shapes and subtly uneven curve tension. Numerals and capitals carry the same spurred finishing, giving the face a cohesive, ornamental texture in both display and text settings.
Best suited to titles, headlines, and short editorial passages where its ornate terminals can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging, labels, and themed collateral (events, venues, crafts) that benefit from a vintage or folkloric voice. For longer text, slightly larger sizes help keep the lively detailing from crowding the texture.
The overall tone feels antique and storybook-like—expressive rather than formal—suggesting hand-inked printing and vintage ephemera. Its energetic terminals add a slightly mischievous, theatrical flavor, making even simple words feel characterful and historical.
The design appears intended to evoke a historic, hand-crafted italic serif with decorative spurs, balancing recognizable serif structure with playful terminal behavior. It aims for a distinctive, period-leaning personality that stands out in display use while remaining broadly readable.
In continuous text, the distinctive spurs and hooked terminals create a dark, textured color and can become a prominent stylistic signature. Letterforms with diagonals and curved joins show the strongest personality, so spacing and size will influence how ornate versus readable the face feels.