Serif Forked/Spurred Jire 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, book covers, gothic, heraldic, medieval, authoritative, ornate, period evocation, display impact, inscriptional feel, decorative texture, blackletter-inspired, chamfered, faceted, angular, spurred.
A sharp, angular serif design with faceted strokes and frequent chamfered corners, creating an engraved, polygonal silhouette throughout. Stems are sturdy with moderate contrast and distinctive forked or spurred terminals that read like small notches and barbs at joins and stroke ends. Counters tend toward squarish and octagonal forms (notably in O/0 and rounded lowercase), while diagonals and crossbars keep a crisp, straight-edged rhythm. Spacing and widths vary by letter, giving the set a lively, calligraphic texture rather than a strictly uniform, mechanical cadence.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short-form settings where its angular ornament can be appreciated. It fits branding for craft goods, historical or fantasy themes, labels, and display typography in posters or book covers, especially where a traditional, engraved feel is desired.
The overall tone is Gothic and ceremonial, with a historic, heraldic character that suggests inscriptions, proclamations, and old-world craft. Its spurred details and faceted geometry convey firmness and tradition, while the decorative terminals add a slightly dramatic, theatrical edge.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter and inscriptional traditions through angular construction, forked terminals, and carved-looking facets, translating historic cues into a consistent, high-impact display serif. It prioritizes distinctive texture and period atmosphere over neutrality for extended reading.
The face remains readable at display sizes, but the dense detailing—especially the spurs and tight interior corners—adds visual noise that can accumulate in long passages. Numerals match the uppercase with angular construction; the 0 is clearly differentiated by its octagonal form.