Serif Forked/Spurred Gome 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, branding, vintage, whimsical, storybook, ornate, quirky, add ornament, evoke vintage, create texture, headline impact, ball terminals, flared strokes, tapered serifs, decorative spurs, old-style numerals.
A decorative serif with pronounced stroke modulation and softly tapered, flared finishing strokes. Terminals frequently resolve into small balls, hooks, and forked/spurred details, giving many stems and curves a slightly notched or budding end. The proportions feel traditional and bookish, but the outlines are intentionally irregular in rhythm, with lively curves and asymmetrical accents that read as crafted rather than mechanical. Counters are generally open and rounded, and the numerals follow the same expressive, calligraphic construction with conspicuous terminals and varying widths.
Best used for display settings such as posters, titles, book covers, and packaging where its ornate terminals can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short bursts of text—pull quotes, labels, or signage—when a vintage, theatrical personality is desired.
The overall tone is antique and playful—part Victorian display, part storybook flourish. Its spurred endings and bouncy shapes create a theatrical, slightly mischievous voice that feels suited to charming, eccentric, or folklore-adjacent themes rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction through embellished, forked terminals and spurs, prioritizing character and period flavor over neutrality. It aims to deliver an expressive, decorative texture that evokes older print traditions while staying legible for headline use.
In continuous text the distinctive terminals remain prominent, creating a textured line and a strong decorative color. The most characterful forms (notably in curves and diagonals) become focal points, so spacing and size will influence whether it reads as charming detail or visual busyness.