Serif Contrasted Mefo 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine headlines, fashion branding, luxury packaging, posters, logotypes, elegant, fashion, editorial, classical, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, display emphasis, modern classic, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, couture.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with a strong vertical stress, pairing solid vertical stems with extremely fine hairlines. Serifs are sharp and delicate, generally unbracketed, creating crisp terminals and a polished, high-end rhythm. Proportions are compact with relatively narrow letterforms, tall capitals, and a balanced (not oversized) x-height; curves and joins are tightly controlled, giving counters a clean, sculpted feel. In text, the contrast creates a sparkling texture, with strokes that appear razor-thin at joins and horizontals and notably heavier on verticals.
It performs best in display roles such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, poster titling, and brand marks where the refined contrast can be appreciated. It is also well suited to luxury-oriented packaging and identity systems that benefit from a polished, high-fashion voice; for longer text, it will typically be most successful at comfortable sizes and in print-friendly conditions where hairlines won’t be lost.
The overall tone is luxurious and formal, with an editorial, fashion-forward character reminiscent of high-end print typography. Its sharp contrast and poised structure convey sophistication and authority, leaning more boutique and dramatic than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized high-contrast serif voice: elegant, precise, and visually striking, with an emphasis on dramatic thick–thin rhythm and crisp finishing. Its compact width and sharp details suggest a focus on impactful headings and brand typography rather than purely workhorse reading.
Uppercase forms read stately and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, bookish structure with fine details that become visually prominent at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same dramatic contrast and look designed to sit comfortably in display settings, where the hairlines can remain clear and intentional.