Serif Forked/Spurred Ahpi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, packaging, certificates, classic, bookish, formal, literary, oldstyle, readability, heritage tone, editorial authority, subtle ornament, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, spurred, tapered.
A compact serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that create a forked/spurred feel on many terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with crisp joins and a slightly sculpted, calligraphic modulation rather than geometric uniformity. Proportions are on the condensed side with tall capitals, relatively narrow rounds, and a steady vertical rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with a two-storey a and g, a modest x-height, and sturdy stems; numerals echo the same tapered serif treatment for a cohesive text color.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The sharpened serifs and spurred terminals also make it effective for literary headings, heritage branding, and formal printed materials such as invitations or certificates, especially at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is classical and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its spurred terminals add a mildly decorative, historic flavor without tipping into display eccentricity, giving text a confident, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, oldstyle-influenced reading experience with added personality from forked/spurred terminals. It balances readability and tradition with a slightly ornamental finish to differentiate it from more neutral text serifs.
In the sample text the face maintains an even, dark text color with clear word shapes, while the pointed terminals and small interior details become more noticeable as size increases. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) read tight and controlled, reinforcing the compact, disciplined rhythm of the design.