Serif Forked/Spurred Puki 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flexo Soft' by Durotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, gothic, heraldic, vintage, dramatic, impact, branding, period feel, ornamentation, emphasis, spurred, forked, ornate, angular, compact counters.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with blunt triangular spurs and forked terminals that give many strokes a notched, chiseled finish. The letterforms lean on simple, blocky interior shapes and relatively tight counters, while the outer silhouette is energized by small projections at corners and mid-stems. Strokes feel largely even in weight with modest contrast, and the overall construction favors sturdy, squared proportions with rounded bowls kept thick and full. Spacing reads moderately open for such dense forms, helping the texture stay bold without collapsing at larger settings.
Best used for headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and bold packaging where the spurred details can be appreciated. It also fits logo wordmarks and badges that aim for a vintage, western, or gothic-inflected identity, especially at larger sizes where the internal counters remain clear.
The tone is assertive and old-world, combining a frontier poster feel with a faint blackletter/inscriptional edge. It reads as theatrical and authoritative, suited to messaging that wants to feel historic, rugged, or ceremonially “official.”
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable, ornamented silhouette—pairing sturdy serif structures with small forked spurs to create a branded, period-evocative display voice.
Capitals are particularly strong and emblem-like, with distinctive spur details on letters such as E, F, T, and the diagonals of V/W/X. Numerals follow the same chunky, embellished logic, keeping a consistent silhouette and a distinctly stamped, poster-ready presence.