Serif Forked/Spurred Hipo 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, posters, packaging, titles, signage, medieval, storybook, gothic, rustic, ornate, period flavor, decorative impact, handcrafted feel, dramatic titles, spurred, forked, beaked, incised, chiseled.
A dark, compact serif with chunky strokes and distinctly spurred, forked terminals that give many letters a hooked, beaked finish. The forms feel slightly irregular and hand-cut, with tapered joins, asymmetrical serifs, and occasional mid-stem nicks or protrusions that create a carved, chiseled rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and round-to-oval, while the capitals show a mix of broad verticals and flared, ornamental endings that keep the silhouette lively. Numerals follow the same rugged construction, with strong weight and small, decorative flicks at terminals.
Best suited to display settings such as titles, posters, packaging, and signage where a historic or folkloric atmosphere is desired. It can also work for short bursts of text—pull quotes or headings—when the goal is a strong, textured typographic voice rather than quiet readability.
The overall tone reads medieval and storybook, with a slightly mischievous, tavern-sign character. Its spurs and hooked endings add drama and period flavor without becoming fully blackletter, suggesting folklore, fantasy, and old-world craft.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-crafted, old-world lettering through sturdy proportions and ornamental, spurred terminals. Its consistent dark weight and carved detailing prioritize character and atmosphere for attention-grabbing display use.
In text, the dense color and frequent ornamental terminals create a textured line that feels intentionally rough-hewn rather than crisp and modern. The decorative details are most noticeable at larger sizes, where the forked tips and carved notches become a defining feature.