Serif Forked/Spurred Abma 10 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book design, magazines, posters, classic, vintage, literary, formal, space saving, editorial voice, classic styling, added character, bracketed serifs, spurred terminals, tapered strokes, compact, high waistlines.
A compact serif with tall proportions, tight set-widths, and a slightly condensed, vertical stance. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered joins and bracketed serifs, plus distinctive spurred or forked terminals that add bite at the ends of stems and curves. The rhythm is crisp and upright, with narrow counters and firm verticals; rounded letters stay relatively tight and oval rather than wide. Lowercase forms are straightforward and workmanlike, with clear two-storey structures where expected and sturdy, serifed finishes that keep text color even at small sizes.
Best suited to editorial applications such as magazine and newspaper headlines, section titles, and pull quotes where a compact, classic serif can deliver impact in limited space. It also fits book covers and interior titling, as well as posters and cultural materials that benefit from a vintage, literary tone.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, evoking book typography, newspaper headings, and early 20th‑century display serifs. Its spurred details add a slightly ornate, authoritative edge without becoming decorative, giving it a confident, literary presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-efficient, narrow footprint, pairing readable structure with characterful spurs and tapered finishing. It balances classical proportions with sharper terminal details to create a distinctive, authoritative texture for display and editorial typography.
Capitals are tall and assertive, with a strong vertical emphasis that helps them read well in headlines. Numerals follow the same condensed, serifed logic, maintaining a consistent texture alongside text. The ampersand and punctuation shown align with the font’s crisp, old-style flavor, reinforcing a composed, formal voice.