Serif Forked/Spurred Behi 12 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, branding, packaging, storybook, old-style, whimsical, craft, ornate, ornamental twist, vintage flavor, display impact, whimsical voice, bracketed, spurred, forked, calligraphic, ink-trap like.
A decorative serif with pronounced contrast and lively, calligraphic modulation. The letterforms use bracketed serifs and frequent forked or spurred terminals that flare outward into small horns, giving many strokes a carved, notched finish. Curves are full and slightly irregular in rhythm, with a softly swelling stroke feel rather than a strictly geometric construction. Counters are generous, spacing reads a touch open, and the overall color stays bold thanks to thick main strokes and compact joins. Numerals and caps share the same spurred detailing, keeping a consistent, embellished texture across the set.
Well suited for display roles such as book covers, chapter titles, posters, and brand marks where an old-world, whimsical voice is desired. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes when you want decorative texture without moving into blackletter or script territory.
The tone feels antique and story-driven—more enchanted and hand-crafted than formal. Its horned terminals and slightly mischievous curves add a playful eccentricity that can suggest fantasy, folklore, or vintage display typography. The texture reads confident and emphatic, with an ornamental bite that stands out in headings.
Designed to reinterpret traditional serif structures with ornamental, forked terminals and spurs that create a memorable, historical-fantasy flavor. The intent appears to prioritize personality and silhouette for display impact while keeping familiar serif proportions for readable word shapes.
In text lines, the distinctive spur details accumulate into a strongly patterned texture, so the face reads best when allowed some size and breathing room. The forked terminals are especially noticeable on diagonals and curved joins, creating a recognizable silhouette and a subtly rugged, inked character.