Serif Forked/Spurred Hipo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, vintage, whimsical, storybook, ornate, folkloric, add character, vintage tone, decorative serif, thematic display, handcrafted feel, bracketed, ball terminals, curly terminals, flared strokes, oldstyle figures.
A decorative serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a lively, calligraphic modulation in the curves. Serifs are bracketed and often curl or fork into spurred terminals, giving stems and joins a sculpted, organic finish. Counters are generally open and round, with playful asymmetries and occasional teardrop/ball-like endings that add sparkle. Capitals are broad and prominent, while lowercase forms stay compact and readable, with distinctive shapes on letters like g, j, y, and w that emphasize a hand-carved rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle in feel, with varying heights and curved, embellished terminals that match the letterforms.
Best suited to display typography—headlines, posters, book covers, labels, and branding where a handcrafted, vintage voice is desired. It can work for short text passages in larger sizes, especially for themed materials such as craft goods, boutique products, or narrative/children’s-style editorial.
The overall tone is vintage and storybook-like, combining a traditional serif foundation with whimsical, ornamental detailing. It evokes folklore, craft signage, and lightly gothic/medieval flavor without becoming heavy or aggressive, reading as friendly, characterful, and slightly theatrical.
The design intent appears to be a readable serif with added personality through forked and curled terminals, creating strong word shapes and an antique, decorative atmosphere while retaining a stable upright structure for clarity.
Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally varied, with distinctive silhouettes that help words look textured and expressive in display settings. The ornamentation concentrates at terminals and mid-stem spurs, so large sizes show the detailing clearly while smaller sizes may compress the finer curls.