Serif Forked/Spurred Hivo 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, posters, packaging, invitations, ornate, historic, dramatic, editorial, formal, ornamentation, historical tone, display impact, formal titling, spurred, forked, calligraphic, flared, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with slim hairlines, weighty verticals, and an overall condensed rhythm. Many strokes end in forked or spurred terminals, giving stems and bowls a sharp, decorative finish rather than purely bracketed serifs. Curves are tight and controlled, with pointed joins and tapered entry/exit strokes that feel pen-influenced. Uppercase forms read tall and stately, while the lowercase keeps a compact, upright structure with a moderate x-height and distinctive, stylized terminals throughout.
Best suited to display settings where its ornate terminals and contrast can be appreciated—headlines, titling, pull quotes, posters, and cover work. It can also add character to branding elements like labels or packaging, particularly when set at moderate to large sizes.
The font projects a ceremonial, old-world elegance with a slightly theatrical edge. Its spurs and sharp terminals add tension and sparkle, creating a tone that feels antique, literary, and deliberate rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif letterforms with added forked/spurred terminals to increase personality and historical flavor. Its condensed proportions and high-contrast structure support impactful, space-efficient display typography while maintaining a formal, traditional foundation.
In text, the lively terminal work creates strong texture and a noticeable rhythm, especially where repeated verticals and spurs cluster. Numerals and capitals carry the same decorative logic, helping headings and short lines feel cohesive and intentional.