Serif Forked/Spurred Seri 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' by DearType, 'Perfume' by Fenotype, 'Geovano' by Grezline Studio, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, rustic, playful, wood-type revival, poster impact, period flavor, decorative display, ornate, spurred, bracketed, bulky, ink-trap.
A heavy, compact serif with chunky verticals, small counters, and pronounced bracketed serifs that frequently split into forked or horn-like terminals. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with rounded joins and scooped notches that read like ink traps or carved cut-ins at corners. The silhouette is irregular in a controlled way: shoulders, bowls, and feet show subtle swelling and tapering that creates a hand-carved, wood-type flavor while remaining consistent across the set. Figures are robust and squat, with simplified interior space and emphatic top and bottom masses.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage where its bold silhouettes and ornamental terminals can read clearly. It also works well for logotypes and packaging that aim for an old-time, Western or circus tone, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The letterforms evoke 19th‑century show bills and frontier signage, mixing toughness with a slightly whimsical, theatrical swagger. Its spurred terminals and bouncy outlines give it a playful retro energy that feels at home in folk, fairground, and saloon-adjacent visuals.
This design appears intended to reinterpret ornate wood-type and sign-painter traditions into a compact, high-impact display face. The forked serifs, scooped corners, and stout proportions prioritize character and period atmosphere over neutral text readability.
The dense color and tight interior spaces can cause counters to close up as sizes drop, while the decorative spurs and notches become more legible and charming at larger settings. The overall rhythm is punchy and poster-forward, with strong baseline presence and attention-grabbing silhouettes.