Serif Forked/Spurred Riva 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, brand marks, packaging, western, circus, gothic, theatrical, rustic, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, poster lettering, ornamental serif, sign-paint feel, spurred, flared, beak serifs, ink-trap feel, irregular edges.
A compact display serif with tight proportions, tall vertical stress, and chiseled, flared terminals. Strokes show moderate modulation and frequent forked or spurred details at ends and mid-stem joins, creating a carved, slightly notched silhouette. Curves are pinched and slightly squarish, with counters that stay relatively small, while horizontals and diagonals taper into pointed beaks. Overall spacing is snug and rhythm is lively, with deliberate irregularities that read as decorative rather than rough.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, labels, and logos. It holds together well in bold, compact headings and can add character to pull quotes or chapter titles, but its ornate terminals and tight fit make it less ideal for long-running body copy.
The tone leans toward vintage show lettering: a bit wild, attention-seeking, and old-timey. Its spurs and flares evoke Western posters, carnival signage, and storybook “spooky” titling without becoming blackletter. The result feels theatrical and nostalgic, with a playful edge.
Likely designed to deliver a strong period-flavored display voice by combining narrow, upright construction with decorative spurs and flared serif terminals. The consistent notches and beaked endings appear intended to mimic carved or stamped lettering while maintaining a readable, repeatable alphabet for headline use.
Uppercase forms are especially commanding and emblem-like, while the lowercase keeps the same spurred logic for consistent texture in mixed-case setting. Numerals follow the same carved, flared treatment, making them suitable for short callouts and pricing or date marks in display contexts.