Serif Forked/Spurred Tabi 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'The Pincher Brothers' by Larin Type Co, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, vintage, playful, rustic, poster, attention, nostalgia, ornament, branding, bracketed, bulbous, rounded, spurred, decorative.
A heavy, decorative serif with compact proportions and strongly modelled, rounded forms. Serifs are pronounced and often bracketed, with forked/spurred terminals and occasional mid‑stem nicks that create a notched, ornamental silhouette. Counters are relatively small and the joins feel soft and inflated, producing a chunky, stamped look; the lowercase shows sturdy, squat shapes with a single‑storey “a” and broad bowls. Overall spacing reads fairly tight and rhythmic, with deliberate irregularity in terminal shaping that emphasizes a hand-cut or display-centric feel.
Best suited to display use: posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, signage, and branding marks that want a vintage or Western-inflected voice. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes where its distinctive terminals and chunky rhythm can be appreciated without overwhelming long-form readability.
The tone suggests Americana and old poster lettering: confident, folksy, and a bit whimsical. Its chunky serifs and spurred details evoke vintage print ephemera—saloon signage, circus bills, and rustic branding—while staying friendly rather than formal.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing serif with ornamental spurs and a classic print-poster flavor. The consistent weight, rounded construction, and distinctive terminal cuts aim to maximize personality and impact in large sizes.
The decorative spurs and deep notches become more prominent as letters get larger, giving the face strong character for headlines. In smaller settings or dense lines, the tight apertures and dark color can create a heavy texture, so it benefits from generous size or extra leading.