Serif Forked/Spurred Uhde 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, gothic, vintage, dramatic, ornate, storybook, decorative impact, period flavor, dramatic titles, high presence, spurred, forked, flared, ink-trap like, compact.
A heavy, tightly set serif with pronounced forked and spurred terminals that create sharp notches at corners and stroke endings. The letterforms are compact and blocky with low visible contrast, relying on mass and silhouette rather than fine hairlines. Serifs and joins often flare into pointed wedges, giving many glyphs a chiseled, cut-paper look; counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be narrow, especially in round letters. Overall rhythm is assertive and dark, with consistent decorative corner treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, posters, packaging, and title treatments where a bold, ornamented texture is desired. It can add character to branding and book covers, especially for themes involving classic horror, fantasy, or vintage-inspired storytelling.
The tone is theatrical and old-world, leaning toward gothic and pulp-era display styling. Its spurred corners and heavy color feel ceremonial and dramatic, suggesting folklore, mystery, and vintage signage rather than neutral text typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and a distinctive silhouette through consistent spurred terminals and wedge-like serifs. It prioritizes decorative impact and period flavor, aiming to evoke historic or gothic cues while staying robust and readable at display sizes.
Round glyphs (like O/C/G) maintain a sturdy, almost stamped construction, while diagonals and joins pick up the signature forked detailing for a cohesive texture. Numerals share the same dense, embellished presence, reading best at larger sizes where the notches and wedge terminals can be appreciated.