Serif Forked/Spurred Myry 7 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, posters, bookish, historic, decorative, storybook, formal, classic revival, add ornament, enhance texture, distinct voice, bracketed serifs, spurred terminals, flared strokes, calligraphic, oldstyle feel.
This serif has slender, slightly tapered strokes with gently bracketed serifs and frequent spurs that create a forked, ornamental finish at joins and terminals. Curves are rounded and somewhat narrow in their bowls, while many verticals show subtle flare and a modest modulation that reads as restrained rather than high-contrast. The lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact counters and distinctive, softly hooked terminals, and the overall spacing feels measured for text while retaining a decorative edge. Figures are similarly slender and classic in build, blending smoothly with the letterforms.
It works well for editorial display and short-to-medium passages where a classic serif voice is desired, such as book covers, chapter openers, pull quotes, and cultural or historical themed materials. The distinctive spurs also suit invitations, boutique branding, and posters that benefit from a refined yet characterful texture.
The tone is literary and period-leaning, evoking printed book typography with a touch of theatrical ornament. Its spurred details and flared endings add a slightly whimsical, old-world character without becoming overly flamboyant.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with added spurred and forked detailing, producing a readable face that still signals personality. It balances classic proportions with ornamental terminals to deliver a historic, slightly storybook presence in both display and text-oriented settings.
The forked/spurred touches are most noticeable at mid-stem joins and on curved terminals, giving the face a signature texture at word level. The design stays cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with consistent tapering and serif treatment that reinforces a traditional, crafted feel.