Serif Forked/Spurred Puki 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AKsans' by AKTF, 'Cralter' by Edignwn Type, 'The Pincher Brothers' by Larin Type Co, 'Daymore' by Rillatype, 'Core Sans E' by S-Core, and 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, event titles, playful, retro, whimsical, folksy, theatrical, add character, evoke nostalgia, headline impact, brand voice, decorative serif, spurred, bulbous, soft corners, wedge serif, bouncy baseline.
A heavy display serif with rounded, inflated bowls and compact counters, giving the letters a chunky, cutout-like silhouette. Serifs are short and decorative, often appearing as forked or spurred wedges, with small mid-stem notches and hooked terminals that add texture without introducing noticeable stroke contrast. The curves lean toward circular forms (notably in O, C, and numerals), while diagonals and joins are softened, producing a friendly, slightly wobbly rhythm. Spacing appears generous for a display face, supporting dense black shapes while keeping wordforms readable at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, packaging fronts, and brand marks that benefit from a bold, retro personality. It holds together well in punchy phrases and titles; for longer passages, its strong texture and ornamentation are more effective when set large with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and characterful, evoking a vintage, hand-crafted sensibility rather than a formal book serif. Its spurred terminals and rounded massing create a playful, slightly quirky voice that feels at home in nostalgic and entertainment-oriented contexts.
Likely designed as a charismatic display serif that balances strong, rounded weight with ornamental spurs to create immediate personality and a vintage-leaning presence. The consistent decorative terminals suggest an intent to deliver a recognizable voice for branding and titling rather than neutral text work.
Distinctive terminal treatments repeat across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a consistent ornamental motif. The numerals share the same bulbous construction and decorative serifs, making them visually compatible for headline settings where figures are prominent.