Serif Forked/Spurred Idsi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logotypes, packaging, gothic, storybook, vintage, whimsical, dramatic, expressiveness, period tone, ornamentation, atmosphere, brand character, spurred, forked, flared, calligraphic, ornate.
This typeface is a decorative serif with forked, flared terminals and frequent mid-stem spurs that give strokes a carved, slightly barbed finish. Stems are generally slim with moderate thick–thin modulation, and curves tighten into pointed joins rather than soft teardrops. Capitals feel tall and formal, while the lowercase mixes sturdy verticals with lively hooks and ear-like projections, creating a textured rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same sharp-terminal language, with narrow forms and emphatic entry/exit flicks that make them read as display figures.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and branding moments where the spurred terminals can be appreciated. It works well for book covers, games or fantasy-themed materials, and packaging that wants an antique or mystical flavor. For longer passages, it is most comfortable in short bursts (pull quotes, chapter heads, or labels) at larger sizes.
The overall tone is darkly romantic and theatrical, evoking historical lettering, folklore, and antique print ephemera. The spurs and forked endings add a mischievous, slightly ominous edge that can feel gothic without becoming overly blackletter. It reads as expressive and characterful rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with a distinctive spurred/branched terminal motif, prioritizing personality and atmosphere over plain readability. Its proportions and ornamentation suggest a focus on evocative display typography that can carry a period, gothic, or storybook voice.
Letterforms maintain a consistent ornamental logic across cases, but the many protruding spurs create a busy silhouette that becomes more prominent as text sizes drop. Spacing appears relatively tight for such lively terminals, so the design benefits from generous size and breathing room in layout.