Serif Forked/Spurred Otri 18 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bradford' by ActiveSphere, 'Moho Condensed' by John Moore Type Foundry, and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, titles, gothic, medieval, dramatic, severe, ceremonial, historic tone, display impact, gothic texture, compact width, blackletter, angular, spurred, forked, condensed.
A tightly condensed display serif with a blackletter-like construction and strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are heavy and largely even in weight, with crisp, angular joins and frequent internal cut-ins that create a faceted, chiseled rhythm. Terminals are ornate and spurred, often splitting into small forks, and the forms rely on straight stems with short, sharp arms rather than flowing curves. Counters are narrow and rectangular, and the overall texture is dense and high-impact, especially in all-caps settings.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, title treatments, logos, and packaging where a historic or gothic flavor is desired. It works well at larger sizes where the spur details and internal cuts remain clear, and it can add strong character to branding or event materials.
The tone is dark and ceremonial, evoking gothic signage, historic print, and metal or stone lettering. Its compressed proportions and sharp spur details give it an assertive, commanding presence that reads as traditional, dramatic, and slightly ominous.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact gothic display voice by combining heavy vertical stems with forked terminals and chiseled interior shaping. The consistent angular detailing suggests a focus on creating a period-evocative texture that remains structured and legible in bold, condensed settings.
The letterforms show a consistent system of mid-stem notches and pointed beaks that help distinguish otherwise similar vertical shapes, but the dense interior spacing can make long text feel compact. Numerals follow the same condensed, angular logic and appear designed to match the cap-height presence of the alphabet.