Serif Forked/Spurred Myvi 12 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, literary, heritage, whimsical, storybook, refined, add character, classic revival, storybook tone, decorative refinement, calligraphic, incised, flared, spurred, crisp.
This serif presents slender, slightly tapered strokes with clean, sharp serifs that often flare into small wedge-like points. Curves are round and open, while many joins and terminals show subtle spur or forked details that add sparkle without becoming heavy. The overall rhythm is steady and readable, with a gently calligraphic feel—strokes suggest pen pressure through tapered ends and delicately shaped feet. Uppercase forms feel stately and classical, while the lowercase introduces more personality through lively terminals and a slightly more handwritten modulation.
Best suited for book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and branded typography where a classic serif with distinctive terminals can carry tone. It can also work well on packaging and cultural or event materials that benefit from a heritage, slightly fanciful voice.
The tone reads literary and old-world, with a touch of whimsy from the spurred terminals and lightly decorative finishing. It evokes classic book typography and period signage, balancing elegance with a faintly magical, story-driven character.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif with crisp, pointed serifs and small decorative spurs to add character while keeping a balanced, readable structure. The goal seems to be a text-capable face that can also provide distinctive flavor in display settings.
In text, the pointed serifs and spurs create a bright, textured color that stands out well at display and subhead sizes. Numerals keep the same sharp, flared finishing, maintaining consistency with the letterforms and reinforcing the engraved, traditional impression.