Serif Forked/Spurred Fabo 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, vintage, old-world, poster, bookish, authoritative, heritage tone, display impact, distinctive terminals, classic serif feel, bracketed, flared, spurred, ink-trap feel, engraved.
A compact serif with sturdy verticals and moderate thick–thin modulation, set in an upright stance. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into forked or spurred terminals, giving ends a carved, notched feel rather than a clean wedge. Curves are slightly squared-off in places, with tight apertures and firm joins that create a dense, dark texture in words. Capitals read robust and somewhat condensed, while the lowercase maintains a traditional, readable skeleton with pronounced foot serifs and crisp terminals.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, titling, and short editorial settings where its dense color and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for heritage-leaning branding, packaging, and signage, especially where a traditional, crafted voice is desired.
The overall tone is vintage and slightly ornamental, evoking letterpress or engraved signage rather than a modern book face. Its spurred endings add a faintly gothic, heritage character that feels formal and authoritative without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with added character through forked, spurred terminals, producing a distinctive old-style flavor that stands out in display typography while remaining broadly legible in short text.
Spacing appears compact, and the heavy serifs and tight counters create strong word shapes that hold up well at display sizes. Numerals follow the same sturdy, serifed construction and feel consistent with the caps in weight and presence.