Serif Forked/Spurred Pubi 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Barletta' by Grezline Studio, 'Truens' by Seventh Imperium, and 'Forthland' by Uncurve (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, folksy, rustic, display impact, vintage flavor, ornamental detail, signage feel, ornate, spurred, flared, decorative, wedge-serifed.
A heavy, high-contrast display serif with pronounced wedge-like serifs and frequent forked/spurred terminals that create notched silhouettes. Strokes swell into rounded, bulbous masses and then taper abruptly into sharp points, producing a lively, carved-in feel. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like; joins and curves show strong modulation, giving letters a sculptural, poster-ready presence. The overall rhythm is punchy and irregular in a controlled way, with distinctive interior cut-ins and mid-stem spurs adding texture across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short, bold statements: poster headlines, event and venue branding, product labels, and storefront or wayfinding signage with a vintage bent. It also works well for logotypes and badges where the spurred terminals can become a key brand cue.
The tone is emphatic and theatrical, evoking old-time posters and vernacular signage. Its spurred terminals and chunky forms read as playful yet assertive, with a distinctly nostalgic, showbill energy that can lean Western, carnival, or saloon depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic ornamental serif letterforms with exaggerated contrast and distinctive spurs, prioritizing impact and period flavor over neutrality. Its sculpted details suggest a focus on display settings where texture, nostalgia, and personality are the primary goals.
The style relies on interior notches and pointed terminals for character, so clarity improves with generous letterspacing and moderate sizes or larger. In continuous text it becomes visually busy, but it excels when used as a graphic element where its shapes can be appreciated.