Serif Forked/Spurred Idba 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, old-style, formal, scholarly, compact setting, classic tone, text rhythm, subtle ornament, bracketed serifs, spurred terminals, flared strokes, calligraphic, crisp.
A narrow, old-style serif with moderate stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that frequently end in small spurs and forked-looking terminals. The stroke endings often flare slightly, giving a subtly engraved feel, while maintaining consistent, clean edges. Proportions are compact with a straightforward upright stance and a steady rhythm across text. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained, traditional structure, with small idiosyncratic hooks and angled joins that add character without becoming decorative.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and academic or literary layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The compact width makes it practical for tight columns and space-conscious settings, while the distinctive terminals can add presence in headings, pull quotes, and titling at medium to large sizes.
The tone is classic and bookish, suggesting traditional print and editorial typography. Its spurred details and slightly sharpened terminals lend a mildly archaic, crafted flavor—more historical and literary than corporate or tech-forward.
Designed to evoke a traditional reading experience with a compact footprint and a slightly embellished serif vocabulary. The added spurs and flared terminals appear intended to provide individuality and a lightly historical color while preserving conventional text structure.
In the text sample, the narrow set and firm serifs create strong vertical emphasis and a darker, authoritative texture. The distinctive spurs on letters like J and some lowercase forms contribute recognizable personality, especially at larger sizes, while remaining coherent in paragraph settings.