Serif Forked/Spurred Kiha 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Between Century' by Adam Fathony, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Bauer Grotesk' and 'FF Bauer Grotesk Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'CF Panoptik' by Fonts.GR, 'Lequire' by Sarid Ezra, and 'Infoma' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, warm, lively, vintage, storybook, folksy, personality, warmth, vintage flavor, display impact, readable charm, bracketed, spurred, soft-edged, bouncy, calligraphic.
A bold serif with compact proportions and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy texture. Strokes are largely even in weight, with rounded joins and subtly bracketed, wedge-like serifs that often fork or spur at terminals, giving many stems and diagonals a notched, ornamental finish. Counters are generous and mostly round, while diagonals and junctions show soft sculpting rather than sharp mechanical cuts. The lowercase is sturdy and readable, with a single-storey a and g and a generally friendly, robust silhouette.
This design performs best in display roles such as headlines, posters, packaging, and cover typography where its spurred serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also support short paragraphs or pull quotes when set at comfortable sizes, especially for editorial or lifestyle contexts that benefit from a friendly, vintage-leaning voice.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, with a touch of old-style charm. Its spurred terminals add a handmade, decorative accent that reads as playful and slightly rustic rather than formal. The font projects confidence and cheer, suited to messaging that wants character without becoming overly ornate.
The letterforms appear intended to combine solid, bold readability with distinctive forked/spurred terminals to create a memorable, handcrafted-leaning serif. The design balances round, approachable shapes with decorative finishing, aiming for character and charm while retaining clear silhouettes.
Curves are emphasized throughout (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals), and the serif treatment creates distinctive hooks at ends and some mid-stem moments, adding sparkle in headlines. The sample text shows strong word shapes and a dense, dark color, so spacing and weight feel best when allowed a bit of size and breathing room.