Serif Forked/Spurred Nopo 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazines, pull quotes, branding, classical, bookish, formal, old-style, literary, editorial tone, classical revival, distinctive terminals, compact setting, elegant display, flared serifs, spurred terminals, high waist, pinched joins, calligraphic.
A refined serif with tall, compact proportions and a tight overall rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with softly tapered, flared serifs and frequent spurs that create forked, slightly ornamental terminals—especially noticeable on stems and diagonals. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and apertures feel pinched and deliberate, giving counters a compact, vertical feel. The lowercase is small relative to the caps, with long ascenders and descenders and a slightly calligraphic taper at ends rather than blunt cuts.
Works well for editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired—book jackets, section heads, magazine typography, and literary branding. It also suits display roles such as titles and pull quotes, where the spurred terminals and tapered serifs can be appreciated.
The tone is classical and literary, evoking editorial typography and traditional book culture. Its spurred terminals and slender build add a hint of old-world formality and wit, reading as elegant rather than rustic or chunky.
Likely intended as a contemporary take on a classic text serif, prioritizing vertical elegance and a distinctive spurred terminal language to differentiate it from more neutral book faces. The compact lowercase and lively tapering suggest a design aimed at sophisticated editorial tone with added character in display use.
At text sizes the narrow set and small x-height create an airy page color with pronounced verticality, while the decorative spurs add sparkle in headlines and pull quotes. Numerals match the same tapered, serifed construction and feel consistent with the text face.