Serif Forked/Spurred Tyma 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logotypes, vintage, ornate, bookish, quirky, decorative, add character, historic tone, decorative readability, display emphasis, spurred, bracketed, flared, notched, high-contrast details.
A decorative serif with largely even stroke weight and sturdy, upright construction. Stems and arches are punctuated by mid-stem spurs and small notches, while terminals finish in compact, bracketed serifs that often feel slightly flared or forked. Curves are rounded and full, with narrow joins and occasional pinched transitions that give counters a distinctive, sculpted look. The overall rhythm is steady and readable, but the recurring ornamental interruptions (spurs and cut-ins) create a textured, engraved-like surface across words.
Best suited to display sizes where its spurs, notches, and bracketed terminals can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book covers, and packaging. It can work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when generous size and spacing are available, but the decorative interruptions may feel busy in long, small-size text.
The repeated spurs and notched detailing evoke a vintage, lightly gothic flavor—somewhere between old-style display lettering and storybook signage. It feels formal enough for headings, yet quirky and characterful, lending a crafted, slightly theatrical tone rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to combine conventional serif readability with a consistent system of ornamental spurs and notched detailing, creating a distinctive historical or crafted voice without becoming overly heavy. Its forms aim to feel sturdy and familiar at a glance, then reward closer viewing with repeated, recognizable flourishes.
In text, the internal notches and mid-stem spurs remain visible and can produce a lively “sparkle,” especially where verticals repeat (m/n/h) and in dense passages. Numerals and capitals appear robust and emblematic, with rounded forms (O/Q/0/8) emphasizing the font’s ornamental interior shaping.