Serif Forked/Spurred Ofvy 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, vintage, bookish, quirky, folksy, add character, historic tone, text readability, distinct texture, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, spur terminals, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A serif text face with bracketed serifs and distinctive spur-like notches that appear at mid-stems and at some terminals, giving the outlines a slightly carved, inked-in character. Strokes show moderate contrast with sturdy verticals and softened joins, and many curves end in small beak or ball-like details rather than clean, neutral terminals. Proportions read as practical for text—compact lowercase with a steady rhythm—while the uppercase is more decorative, featuring pronounced brackets and occasional horned or forked finishing strokes. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and several rounded forms featuring emphasized terminals that echo the letterforms.
Well suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a textured serif can add character while staying legible at text sizes. The distinctive spurs and terminals also make it effective for packaging, headlines, and branding that wants a traditional, slightly eccentric voice.
The overall tone feels vintage and slightly whimsical, like a robust book face that has been given a handcrafted, storybook edge. The spurred details add personality and a hint of historical printing or engraved signage without pushing into overly ornate display territory.
Likely designed to be a readable serif with a memorable, ornamented finish—combining a conventional text structure with recurring spur details to create a recognizable page color and a gently antiquated feel.
The design’s signature is the repeated spur/notch motif, which creates lively texture in running text and makes individual letters feel sculpted rather than purely typographic. Round letters (like O/C/Q and their lowercase counterparts) are especially expressive due to emphasized terminals and small interruptions along the stroke that read as intentional detailing.