Serif Other Meze 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, magazine titles, classic, editorial, literary, formal, dramatic, display impact, classic revival, ornamental detail, editorial tone, bracketed, ball terminals, flared strokes, asymmetrical serifs, calligraphic.
A display-oriented serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and compact proportions. The forms feature sculpted, bracketed serifs and distinctive flared terminals that often curl into teardrop/ball-like endings, giving many strokes a subtly calligraphic finish. Capitals are sturdy and broad-shouldered with strong vertical stress, while the lowercase keeps a relatively small x-height and crisp joins that emphasize the contrast. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing weighty stems with narrow hairlines for a stately, engraved feel.
Best suited to headlines, title treatments, and short bursts of text where the contrast and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It works well for magazine mastheads, book or film titling, packaging, and brand marks seeking a classic serif with a distinctive ornamental twist.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an ornamental edge that reads as theatrical and attention-getting. Its sharp contrast and expressive terminals add drama and a slightly vintage, bookish character, suggesting formality without feeling purely austere.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional high-contrast serif by adding expressive, curled terminals and sculpted serifs for a memorable silhouette. It prioritizes impact and character in display sizes while retaining a recognizable editorial serif structure.
In text settings the bold color and short x-height create a dense rhythm; the distinctive terminal shapes become a signature detail at larger sizes. The design’s strong verticals and narrow hairlines can make spacing and counters feel tighter in long passages, reinforcing its display-first personality.