Serif Forked/Spurred Goba 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, title cards, brand marks, gothic, whimsical, antique, storybook, spooky, decorative impact, vintage flavor, theatrical tone, gothic texture, ornate, spurred, forked, flared, calligraphic.
A narrow serif with crisp, forked terminals and frequent mid-height spurs that give stems a barbed, sculpted profile. Strokes show moderate contrast with a slightly calligraphic, chiseled feel—thick verticals paired with tapered joins and pointed serif tips rather than flat brackets. The rhythm is lively and irregular in a controlled way, with many letters featuring flares, hooked strokes, and occasional asymmetry that reads as intentionally decorative. Round forms stay compact and upright, while diagonals and arms often end in sharp, split-like terminals that add bite to the silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, posters, title treatments, and packaging where a distinctive, vintage-tinged voice is desired. It can work for short editorial callouts or chapter openers, but the dense texture and ornate terminals make it most effective at larger sizes or in limited doses.
The overall tone feels antique and theatrical, mixing old-world formality with a mischievous, slightly eerie edge. The pointed terminals and spurs evoke gothic posters and folklore book typography, suggesting drama, mystery, and a handcrafted sensibility rather than modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with decorative, forked terminals and spurred stems, prioritizing character and atmosphere. Its narrow stance and energetic details aim to create a memorable, old-world display texture that stands out in titles and thematic branding.
In text, the narrow proportions and active terminals create strong texture and high personality, especially at display sizes. The numerals and capitals carry the same forked detailing, helping headings and short phrases feel cohesive and emblematic.