Serif Forked/Spurred Hiwi 11 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, mastheads, packaging, gothic, historic, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, heritage tone, display impact, ornamentation, authority, blackletter, spurred, forked, engraved, decorative.
A condensed, blackletter-influenced display face with pronounced verticality and sharp, spurred terminals. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with dense main stems and hairline joins that create crisp interior apertures. Serifs and terminals are frequently forked or notched, giving many letters a chiseled, ornamental finish. Curves are restrained and often resolve into pointed forms, while bowls and counters stay relatively narrow, producing a tight, rhythmic texture in words.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and logotypes where a historic or Gothic atmosphere is desired. It can also work well on packaging or event materials that call for a traditional, authoritative voice, especially when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and formal, with a distinctly old-world, ecclesiastical flavor. Its sharp spurs and dramatic contrast lend a stern, heraldic authority that reads as historic and ceremonial rather than casual or modern.
The design appears intended to reinterpret blackletter/Old English letterforms in a compact, high-impact display style, emphasizing sharp spurs, forked terminals, and strong vertical rhythm to create a distinctive, period-evocative presence.
In text settings the strong vertical stems create a dark, continuous color, so spacing and line breaks benefit from generous tracking and leading. The distinctive capitals and angular lowercase forms make it most effective when used sparingly or at larger sizes where the internal details remain clear.