Serif Forked/Spurred Ilvo 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neilvard' by Arterfak Project, 'Autogate' and 'Fragtude' by Letterhend, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, brand marks, gothic, vintage, theatrical, old-world, ornate, display impact, historic flavor, decorative authority, sign-paint feel, spurred, forked terminals, high contrast, condensed, decorative.
A condensed serif display face with compact proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are mostly sturdy and even in presence, with sharp, forked terminals and small mid-stem spurs that create a distinctly notched silhouette. Serifs are wedge-like and pointed rather than slabby, and the joins and corners tend toward crisp, knife-edged shapes. Counters are relatively tight, and many letters show subtle pinching or inward cuts that add texture without becoming fully blackletter.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, packaging labels, and logo wordmarks. Its dense color and detailed terminals help it hold attention at medium to large sizes, where the forked shapes and spurs remain clear and decorative.
The overall tone feels gothic and vintage, with a slightly theatrical, poster-like intensity. The spurred terminals and pointed details evoke old printing, saloon signage, and Victorian-era display typography, giving text a dramatic, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, condensed display voice with ornate, spurred detailing that adds historic flavor and visual bite. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and a strong vertical cadence for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms read as blocky and emblematic, while the lowercase keeps the same angular logic with pronounced terminals and compact bowls. Numerals share the same sharp, carved feel, maintaining a consistent dark color and tight spacing potential in headings.