Serif Forked/Spurred Rivi 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, storybook, rustic, western, whimsical, evoke heritage, add character, stand out, signage feel, bracketed, spurred, inked, compact, lively.
A compact, dark-textured serif with pronounced, spurred terminals and subtly forked finishing strokes. The forms are sturdy and low in modulation, with thick main strokes and small counters that create a dense page color. Serifs are short to medium and often flare into wedge-like feet, while many joins and stroke endings show a slightly calligraphic, inked taper that keeps the texture lively. Curves are relatively tight and upright, and the overall rhythm is steady but intentionally irregular in the terminal shapes, giving the design a hand-influenced, display-oriented presence.
It performs best in display roles such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and signage where its decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes, but the dense color and compact counters suggest avoiding long body-text settings at small sizes.
The font reads as vintage and characterful, evoking printed ephemera, storybook titling, and old-time signage. Its spurred ends and chunky silhouettes lend a slightly rustic, theatrical tone that can feel both playful and authoritative depending on setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with added personality through spurs and forked terminals, creating a bold, vintage-inflected voice suited to attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase shapes maintain a strong, squared stance with distinctive feet and beak-like details, while the lowercase stays compact and sturdy for short passages. Numerals match the heavy color and show similarly flared, ornamented terminals, supporting cohesive headline and label work.