Serif Forked/Spurred Idgo 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, victorian, circus, western, gothic, theatrical, display impact, vintage evocation, space saving, ornamentation, signage clarity, decorative, ornate, spurred, high-waisted, compressed.
A compressed display serif with sturdy verticals, tapered joins, and distinctly forked/spurred terminals that give many strokes a split, horn-like finish. The letterforms are built around tall, narrow proportions and tight internal spacing, creating a strong vertical rhythm. Serifs are sharp and bracketed in places, with small mid-stem notches and beak-like details that add texture without turning into full engraving. Round letters stay compact and upright, while diagonals in forms like V/W/X are narrow and steep, reinforcing the condensed silhouette. Figures follow the same narrow, decorative construction, with prominent top and bottom treatments that read clearly at headline sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and bold wordmarks where the ornate terminals can be appreciated. It can also work well on vintage-inspired packaging and labels, especially when paired with simpler supporting text to balance its strong personality.
The overall tone feels theatrical and old-world, evoking 19th‑century poster typography, carnival playbills, and frontier-era signage. The spurred terminals and compressed stance add a slightly gothic edge, making it feel assertive, dramatic, and attention-seeking rather than neutral or bookish.
The font appears designed to maximize impact in narrow horizontal space while retaining a classic serif foundation. Its forked terminals and spurred detailing suggest an intention to channel historical display lettering—poster and playbill traditions—through a consistent, modernized set of compressed forms.
The design’s personality comes from repeated spur motifs at stroke ends and occasional mid-height accents on stems, which create a lively, carved look across both capitals and lowercase. The lowercase maintains a relatively even height and narrow set, helping long words keep a consistent texture, though the decorative terminals remain the main visual event.