Serif Forked/Spurred Ofgo 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, branding, packaging, vintage, theatrical, quirky, refined, storybook, space saving, distinctive titles, period flavor, editorial voice, tall, condensed, spurred, bracketed, crisp.
A tall, tightly condensed serif with a clean, low-contrast stroke and an upright posture. The letterforms emphasize verticality through narrow bowls and long stems, while small bracketed serifs and pointed, spur-like terminals add a distinctive, slightly ornamental finish. Curves are smooth and controlled, with occasional pinched joins and tapered details that create a subtle calligraphic flavor without strong modulation. Overall spacing and rhythm feel compact and columnar, producing a crisp, high-density texture in text.
Best suited for display applications where a compact width and strong vertical rhythm are useful—posters, headlines, titling, and cover design. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when you want a refined, old-world tone with a touch of ornament, but it may feel busy for long passages at small sizes.
The font projects a vintage, theatrical elegance—formal at first glance, but with quirky spur details that give it personality. It can feel period-evocative and editorial, suggesting classic posters, book typography, and boutique branding rather than neutral modernism.
The design appears intended to deliver an efficient, space-saving condensed silhouette while adding character through forked/spurred terminals and classic serif construction. It balances legibility with decorative nuance, aiming for a recognizable, period-tinged voice in titles and branding.
In the samples, the condensed proportions and dark vertical emphasis create a strong presence even at modest sizes, while the decorative spurs can become a defining visual motif. The numerals and capitals maintain the same narrow, upright stance, reinforcing a consistent, display-leaning voice across mixed text.