Serif Forked/Spurred Gopa 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, brand marks, packaging, victorian, gothic, theatrical, bookish, vintage, period flavor, display impact, ornamentation, dramatic tone, compact setting, flared serifs, spurred terminals, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, condensed rhythm.
A condensed, high-contrast serif with sharp triangular serifs and frequent forked/spurred terminals that give many strokes a split or notched finish. Stems are mostly straight and vertical, while curves are taut and slightly pinched, producing an engraved, cut-metal feel. The letterforms show a lively, irregular modulation in joins and terminals—especially around bowls and shoulders—creating a textured rhythm rather than a purely smooth, modern finish. Counters are moderately tight and the overall color reads dark and assertive at display sizes.
Best suited to display work where its spurred terminals and high contrast can read cleanly—titles, posters, book or album covers, packaging, and branding elements. It can also work for short pull quotes or mastheads where a compact, historic tone is desired, but it is less suited to long body text due to its dense texture and sharp detailing.
The tone is distinctly vintage and dramatic, evoking Victorian-era posters, gothic book covers, and old-world signage. Its pointed serifs and spurred details add a slightly eerie, theatrical edge while still retaining a formal, editorial dignity. The overall impression is ornate and emphatic, designed to be noticed.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional high-contrast serif forms with added forked and spurred details, prioritizing personality and period atmosphere over neutrality. Its condensed proportions and emphatic terminals suggest a focus on impactful display typography that evokes engraved and poster-era aesthetics.
In the sample text, the dense texture and sharp detailing remain clear at larger sizes, while the narrow proportions and strong contrast make spacing and line breaks feel compact and punchy. Numerals and capitals carry the same spurred, sculpted treatment, reinforcing a consistent decorative voice across sets.