Serif Forked/Spurred Faba 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fragtude' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, vintage, circus, woodtype, victorian, poster, display impact, vintage revival, ornamental flavor, poster presence, bracketed, spurred, beaked, flared, high-waisted.
A condensed serif with chunky, low-contrast strokes and a compact, vertical rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and often end in forked, spurred, or beaked terminals, creating a slightly notched silhouette at corners and joins. Curves are firm and somewhat angularized, with teardrop-like joins and small mid-stem nicks that read as ornamental spur details. Counters are moderately tight, and spacing feels compact, giving words a dense, poster-like color while maintaining clear letter differentiation.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, titles, and brand marks where its spurred terminals and dense texture can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that aim for a vintage or woodtype-inspired voice. In longer passages, it works most comfortably for short blocks or pull quotes at generous sizes.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-timey, evoking 19th-century display printing and show-poster typography. Its ornamental spurs and stout proportions add a confident, slightly mischievous character that feels suited to nostalgic or stage-forward messaging.
Likely designed to capture the impact of condensed display serifs used in historical letterpress and show typography, combining sturdy strokes with ornamental forked/spurred details for extra personality and presence.
The numerals share the same condensed, heavy construction and decorative terminals, keeping texture consistent across mixed text. Uppercase forms feel particularly emphatic, while lowercase retains a sturdy, workmanlike presence; both read best when given room to breathe in short lines or headlines.