Serif Forked/Spurred Mape 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, vintage, storybook, folksy, whimsical, hand-inked, add character, evoke vintage, humanize text, decorative readability, bracketed serifs, spurred terminals, soft corners, ink traps, warm.
A compact, serifed text face with rounded, inked contours and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes are fairly even in weight with softened joins, and many terminals end in small spurs or fork-like nicks that add texture without becoming sharp. Counters are open and slightly irregular, giving a subtly hand-rendered rhythm; curves swell and taper modestly, and the overall silhouette feels lively rather than strictly geometric. Figures are similarly rounded and sturdy, with distinctive curled details that keep the numerals visually consistent with the letters.
Well suited to display and short-to-medium text where personality is desired—book covers, editorial headlines, packaging, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or section heads where a vintage, crafted tone helps differentiate the typography from more neutral body faces.
The overall tone is warm and nostalgic, with an old-fashioned, slightly whimsical flavor. Its spur-and-fork terminal details suggest an inked or stamped impression, lending a friendly, storybook personality that feels more human than clinical.
The design appears intended to blend readable serif construction with decorative spurs and softly inked shapes, creating a familiar text rhythm while adding distinctive character for branding and editorial settings.
The design emphasizes characterful terminals and small internal notches, which read clearly at display sizes and add a textured color in longer lines. Spacing appears comfortable and the letterforms maintain an even, steady baseline presence despite the playful detailing.