Serif Forked/Spurred Fabo 15 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, vintage, playful, loud, display impact, retro signaling, ornamental detail, space saving, ornate, spurred, flared, compact, high-waisted.
A compact, vertically stressed serif with chunky stems, tight set width, and a tall, prominent x-height. Serifs are sharply forked and spurred, with pointed, flared terminals that create a lively, ornamental edge on both caps and lowercase. Curves are full and weighty, counters are relatively narrow, and joins stay crisp, giving the face a dense, poster-ready color. Numerals follow the same chunky, spurred construction, with strong tops and distinctive, slightly decorative endings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a condensed, decorative serif can project impact at a distance. It also fits packaging, labels, and logotypes that want a vintage or Western flair, and short pull quotes or titles where its spurred terminals can carry the personality.
The overall tone reads showy and nostalgic, with a distinct Old West and turn-of-the-century display energy. The sharp forks and spur details add a theatrical bite that feels playful and attention-grabbing rather than formal or quiet.
Likely designed as a high-impact display serif that combines condensed proportions with ornamental, forked terminal details to evoke historical signage and show typography. The tall lowercase and dense weight aim to maximize presence and readability in large, attention-focused settings.
The design’s strong vertical rhythm and narrow internal spaces make it feel compact and punchy in text, with standout character coming from its consistent spur motifs and pointed terminal treatments. Its dense silhouette favors large sizes where the decorative endings can be appreciated without crowding.