Serif Other Mepo 13 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, ornate, whimsical, storybook, theatrical, decorative emphasis, vintage voice, expressive caps, classic flavor, curly terminals, bracketed serifs, swash caps, soft curves, display.
A decorative serif with sturdy stems and pronounced contrast, built around classic bracketed serifs and distinctive curled terminals. Capitals feature prominent, inward-rolling swash-like details on key strokes (notably in letters such as A, B, D, G, J, Q, R, and T), creating a lively silhouette without becoming script-like. Lowercase forms are more restrained and readable, with rounded bowls, compact joins, and a steady rhythm; the overall texture is dark and authoritative, with clear punctuation-like terminals and confident vertical stress.
Best suited to display settings where its embellished capitals can do the work—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want a classic-yet-playful accent. It can also serve for short passages such as pull quotes or chapter openers, especially when the ornate capitals are used selectively.
The tone feels vintage and theatrical, mixing old-style formality with playful flourishes. It suggests a slightly whimsical, storybook sensibility—decorative enough to feel special, but structured enough to read as traditional serif typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation enhanced with signature curled terminals, giving designers an expressive option for classic-themed layouts that still need personality and charm.
The ornate capitals provide strong entry points for headlines and initials, while the comparatively calm lowercase helps longer words hold together. Numerals are robust and legible, matching the heavy color and serifed construction of the letters.