Serif Forked/Spurred Ahno 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, branding, packaging, victorian, whimsical, gothic, storybook, ornate, ornamental serif, period flavor, high impact, thematic display, spurred, forked, flared, bracketed, decorative.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, moderate stroke contrast, and a lively, uneven rhythm created by frequent spurs and forked terminals. Stems are generally sturdy and upright, with bracketed serifs that often flare into pointed, horn-like tips. Curves show slight bulb-and-notch shaping and occasional scalloped edges, giving bowls and shoulders a carved, hand-tooled feel. Overall spacing reads steady in text, while individual letters carry distinctive ornamental cuts and small mid-stem protrusions.
Best suited to display typography where its ornate terminals can be appreciated—posters, titles, book covers, and branding for boutiques, festivals, bars, or themed events. It can work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or chapter openers, but the dense detailing is most effective at larger sizes.
The tone is theatrical and old-world, blending Victorian display energy with a slightly eerie, gothic quirkiness. Its pointed spurs and lively terminals suggest folklore, magic, and period signage rather than modern minimalism, creating a playful-but-dark personality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with expressive, forked spurs and decorative cuts, delivering a period-evocative look that stands out in headlines while remaining structurally readable.
The capitals are especially characterful, with several letters showing pronounced internal notches and asymmetric spur placement that adds motion. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same forked-terminal language, helping the design stay cohesive in mixed-case settings.