Serif Forked/Spurred Myda 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, elegant, bookish, formal, space saving, editorial tone, classic refinement, distinct terminals, spurred, bracketed, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with slender, even strokes and crisp bracketed serifs that frequently resolve into small spurs and forked-looking terminals. The texture is vertical and orderly, with compact proportions and tight internal spaces that create a clean, continuous rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and terminals show a lightly calligraphic logic—especially in letters with hooked feet and pointed tips. Numerals follow the same restrained, narrow build, keeping a consistent color with the lowercase and capitals.
Works well for editorial headlines and subheads where a compact measure and refined serif detail are desirable. It can also suit book-cover titling, magazine display, and brand or packaging applications that want a classic, slightly ornate serif voice while maintaining a disciplined, narrow footprint.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an old-style editorial polish. The spurred terminals add a slightly decorative, vintage flavor without tipping into display novelty, giving the face a poised, serious character. It reads as formal and composed, suited to classic publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving serif with traditional proportions and a subtle ornamental signature. By combining a condensed structure with spurred terminals and crisp serifs, it aims to provide an elegant, recognizable texture in both headline and short-text settings.
In the sample text, the condensed width and tall lowercase presence produce a dense, economical line that feels distinctly vertical. The forked/spurred finishing strokes become more noticeable at larger sizes, where the pointed tips and hooked details contribute personality to otherwise restrained letterforms.