Serif Flared Mete 6 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cotford' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, packaging, brand marks, dramatic, editorial, heritage, theatrical, confident, impact, prestige, classic voice, display emphasis, expressiveness, flared, tapered, bracketed, ball terminals, compact apertures.
A display serif with sculpted, flaring stroke endings and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and fine hairlines. The letterforms are broad and sturdy, with softened, bracket-like transitions into serifs that often swell rather than terminate abruptly, creating a carved, poster-ready silhouette. Curves are full and weighty, counters are relatively compact, and joins (notably in letters like K, R, and k) show crisp, wedge-like shaping. The lowercase carries a traditional feel with ball terminals and teardrop-like details, while numerals are heavy and stately with clear, high-impact forms.
Best suited to large-size settings where the sharp hairlines and flared terminals can be appreciated—headlines, editorial display, covers, theatrical or event posters, and packaging. It can also work for short, emphatic subheads or pull quotes where a strong, classic voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, blending classic bookish authority with a show-card flair. It feels formal and assertive, suited to messaging that wants to signal tradition, prestige, or drama rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a refined, high-contrast serif vocabulary, using flared and tapered endings to create a distinctive, sculptural rhythm. Its forms prioritize presence and character over text neutrality, aiming for a premium, attention-grabbing display style.
Spacing in the samples reads intentionally tight and dense, reinforcing a strong typographic color on the page. Several glyphs feature distinctive swelling terminals and subtle asymmetries that add personality, especially in the lowercase (e.g., g, a, r, and y) and in the Q with its energetic tail.