Serif Forked/Spurred Rigi 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Beatcarb' by Ergibi Studio, and 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, retro, pulp, sporty, dynamic, confident, impact, retro flavor, headline punch, decorative terminals, compact set, spurred, forked, angular, swashy, compact.
A compact, right-leaning serif with heavy, rounded strokes and crisp, wedge-like spurs that split or fork at key terminals. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with a condensed footprint and short-to-moderate extenders, creating a dense, energetic rhythm. Curves are full and simplified while joins and terminals introduce sharp, decorative notches and pointed flicks, giving the face a sculpted, cut-in silhouette rather than continuous pen flow. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall color is solid and punchy with consistent stroke strength.
Best suited for display use where its spurred terminals and compact, forceful silhouettes can read as intentional style: headlines, posters, title treatments, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It also fits sports-leaning branding and retro-styled promotions where a bold, fast, vintage voice is desired.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, pairing a sporty forward slant with ornamental bite. Its forked spurs and punchy mass evoke mid-century display typography—part pulp headline, part vintage signage—conveying urgency and swagger without feeling delicate or refined.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that combines condensed proportions with distinctive forked spurs to maximize character at large sizes. Its emphasis on energetic slant, compact width, and decorative terminal cuts suggests a goal of creating memorable, vintage-leaning headlines rather than neutral body text.
In text settings the strong diagonal stress and decorative terminal cuts create lively texture, but the dense interior spaces and sharp spur details make it most effective when given room to breathe. Numerals and capitals share the same chiseled, spurred language, helping headlines feel cohesive across mixed-case and numeric content.