Serif Forked/Spurred Tavu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, vintage, playful, rustic, circus, display impact, vintage flavor, decorative texture, sign painting, ornate, bouncy, soft-edged, chunky, decorative.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with rounded, blobby contours and pronounced spurred/forked terminals. Strokes are thick with gently modulated contrast and a soft, inked feel, creating lively silhouettes rather than crisp geometric regularity. The letterforms are wide and roomy with open counters, and the serifs read as decorative notches and flares that give the text a distinctive, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing lines such as posters, display headlines, storefront or event signage, and branding marks where its decorative spurs can be appreciated. It also works well on retro-themed labels and packaging, especially when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone feels old-timey and theatrical, evoking Western signage, carnival posters, and nostalgic packaging. Its friendly, slightly mischievous shapes add character and movement, making it feel more fun and informal than stately or academic.
The design appears intended as a characterful display serif that borrows from vintage show-card and Western-inspired letterforms, emphasizing bold presence and decorative terminal work. Its wide set and soft, rounded shaping prioritize personality and impact over neutral readability in long text.
In text settings the dense weight and ornate terminals create strong texture and can reduce clarity at small sizes, especially where tight internal details and spur shapes cluster. The numerals match the same soft, decorative treatment and carry the same bold presence as the capitals.