Serif Forked/Spurred Gomu 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, book covers, victorian, gothic, antique, theatrical, whimsical, period flavor, display impact, ornamental detail, historic reference, spurred, forked, tapered, calligraphic, ornate.
A condensed, high-contrast serif with sharply tapered strokes and distinctive forked/spurred terminals that punctuate stems and joins. Serifs are small and pointed rather than bracketed, giving a crisp, engraved feel, while curves swell quickly into thin hairlines. Proportions are compact with tight counters and a slightly irregular rhythm, and several letters show expressive mid-stem notches or spur-like nicks that read as deliberate ornamentation. Numerals follow the same contrasty, tapered construction, maintaining a consistent vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, logotypes, and packaging where its spurred terminals can read clearly and add character. It can work well for book covers, event promotions, and themed branding that benefits from an antique or gothic voice, especially in short phrases and larger sizes.
The overall tone is antique and dramatic, suggesting Victorian ephemera, gothic signage, and old-world theatrical posters. The spurred details add a slightly mischievous, storybook edge that feels both historic and stylized rather than strictly classical.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a historical, engraved serif model with added forked terminals and spur accents to heighten personality. Its condensed proportions and dramatic contrast suggest a focus on impactful display typography rather than neutral text setting.
At display sizes the forked terminals and sharp hairlines become a defining texture, creating a lively, slightly prickly color across words. The narrow set and strong verticality make it attention-grabbing in short lines, while dense paragraphs may feel busy due to the frequent ornamental spurs and tight inner spaces.