Serif Contrasted Mesi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, invitations, editorial, luxury, classic, formal, dramatic, elegance, prestige, classic revival, display impact, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp edges, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress, sturdy main stems, and very fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate with minimal bracketing, giving the letters a crisp, engraved feel. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with compact apertures and a restrained, symmetrical rhythm in capitals. Lowercase shows traditional book-style proportions, including a two-storey a and g, a narrow, refined s, and clear stroke modulation across bowls and joins; several glyphs feature small ball or teardrop terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing strong uprights with thin connecting strokes for an elegant, display-leaning texture.
This style performs best in headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other editorial typography where contrast and elegance are assets. It also suits premium branding, packaging, and event materials such as invitations or programs, especially when set at medium to large sizes to preserve the fine detail.
The overall tone is refined and authoritative, projecting a premium, editorial sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and precise detailing read as fashion-forward and ceremonial rather than casual, evoking classic print sophistication with a contemporary sharpness.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif for refined display and editorial settings, prioritizing elegance, vertical emphasis, and sharp finishing details. It aims for a polished, upscale impression while keeping forms conventional and readable in continuous text at appropriate sizes.
In the text sample, the bright, high-contrast texture becomes more pronounced as size decreases: hairlines and tight counters contribute to a sparkling page color and a distinctly formal voice. The design’s crisp terminals and narrow joins give it a clean, polished look that rewards generous sizing and comfortable line spacing.