Serif Forked/Spurred Faty 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, headlines, western, vintage, carnival, gothic, attention-grabbing, retro signage, space-saving, ornate, spurred, forked, poster, display.
A condensed, heavy display serif with sharply sculpted forms and faceted joins. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and terminals frequently end in forked, beak-like points or small mid-height spurs that give the outlines a chiseled, engraved feel. The lowercase is compact with sturdy bowls and minimal apertures, while ascenders and capitals read tall and emphatic; counters stay relatively tight to maintain density. Numerals and capitals share the same angular, ornamental finishing, creating a cohesive, sign-painter rhythm across the set.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, event titles, storefront or product signage, and brand marks that benefit from a vintage or Western-inflected voice. It can also work on packaging and labels where a compact, bold wordmark needs strong personality without decorative flourishes taking over.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-timey, evoking storefront signage, fairground posters, and period display typography. Its sharp spurs and dramatic silhouettes add a slightly gothic edge while still feeling friendly and nostalgic in large settings.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using forked terminals and spurs to create a distinctive historical display character. The consistent angular finishing across caps, lowercase, and figures suggests an intention to feel like classic printed or painted lettering while remaining highly legible at headline sizes.
The design relies on distinctive terminal shapes more than elaborate serifs, so individual letters keep a strong silhouette even at smaller headline sizes. The tight internal spaces suggest it will look best with a bit of extra tracking when used in longer all-caps lines.