Serif Forked/Spurred Tyji 2 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, robust, decorative, rustic, attention, heritage, western feel, display impact, ornamentation, spurred, bracketed, flared, bulky, chunky.
A heavy, wide-display serif with compact counters and assertive, bracketed serifs that frequently flare into forked or spurred terminals. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with contrast expressed more through notches, scooped joins, and carved-in details than through strong thick–thin modulation. The letters have squarish, blocky proportions with rounded shoulders and distinctive mid-height nicks on several stems, creating a chiseled, ornamental silhouette. Spacing appears generous for a display face, and the overall rhythm is steady but intentionally irregular in its edge treatment.
Best suited for large-scale display work such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and packaging where the ornamental terminals can be appreciated. It also works for logos and wordmarks that benefit from a bold, heritage-forward voice, especially in short bursts of text rather than long reading passages.
The font projects an Old West and turn-of-the-century poster tone—confident, rugged, and attention-seeking. Its spurs and cut-in details add a handcrafted, nostalgic flavor that reads as classic Americana and saloon-sign vernacular rather than contemporary minimalism.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a wide stance and distinctive spurred serif details, evoking vintage wood-type and Western display lettering. The consistent heavy strokes and carved edge features suggest a deliberate focus on character and atmosphere over neutral readability.
In text lines, the weight and wide set create strong color and presence, while the decorative notches can reduce clarity at small sizes. The numerals and capitals carry the same carved, spur-heavy styling, helping headlines and short phrases feel cohesive and emphatic.