Serif Other Meka 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, western, poster, circus, collegiate, display impact, retro flavor, decorative serif, brand character, bracketed, flared, ornate, robust, high-shouldered.
A robust serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and distinctive curled terminals on many capitals. Strokes are heavy and confident with moderate contrast, and the overall silhouette reads broad and steady, giving letters a planted, durable feel. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, with rounded interior corners and a consistent, slightly embellished rhythm across the set. Numerals match the text weight closely and keep the same sturdy, poster-like presence.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and prominent branding where its heavy weight and decorative serif details can be appreciated. It can work well for packaging and signage that aims for a classic, heritage, or Americana-leaning tone, especially at medium to large sizes.
The face conveys a retro display energy reminiscent of old posters and storefront lettering, mixing formality with a touch of showmanship. Its curled terminals and emphatic serifs add a decorative, almost theatrical flavor, while the bold structure keeps it assertive and readable at a glance.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing serif for display typography, combining traditional bracketed serifs with stylized, curled terminals to create a memorable, vintage-leaning voice without sacrificing overall solidity.
Several uppercase forms feature characteristic inward curls and teardrop-like endings that create a recognizable signature in headlines. The lowercase stays comparatively straightforward, supporting legibility while still echoing the same serif treatment and overall heft.