Serif Forked/Spurred Idsi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, invitations, branding, gothic, antique, ornate, bookish, storybook, historic feel, decorative serif, textured color, display clarity, spurred, flared, calligraphic, incised, high-shouldered.
A compact serif with brisk, slightly angular curves and distinctive forked or spurred terminals that appear on stroke ends and at mid-stem junctions. Strokes show moderate modulation, with crisp joins, narrow counters, and a generally vertical stress that keeps forms upright and steady. Serifs are small and sharp rather than bracketed, giving the letters an incised, carved feel; many glyphs finish in pointed hooks that add texture to the rhythm. Proportions are tight and vertical, with tall ascenders/descenders and a consistent, disciplined texture across both capitals and lowercase.
Well-suited to display roles such as headlines, titles, book covers, and poster typography where the distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages—pull quotes, captions, or editorial subheads—when a historic or literary atmosphere is desired. The tight, vertical proportions make it useful when space is limited but a classic serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is antique and slightly Gothic, balancing readability with a decorative edge. Its spurred endings and crisp silhouettes evoke old printing, inscriptions, and fairytale or historical settings without becoming overly elaborate. The font reads as formal and bookish, with a hint of theatrical character.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through spurred, forked terminals and a slightly incised construction, adding ornament while preserving a stable, readable skeleton. It aims for an old-world voice appropriate for literary, historical, and decorative applications.
In text, the repeated spurs create a lively, bristling color that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes. The numerals and capitals carry the same pointed finishing details, helping headings and initials feel cohesive with body settings. Round letters maintain firmness rather than softness, reinforcing the chiseled, traditional impression.