Serif Other Medo 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, packaging, branding, storybook, theatrical, vintage, playful, whimsical, display, character, period flavor, headline impact, decorative serif, wedge serif, ball terminals, curled terminals, ornamental, posterlike.
A compact, dark serif with pronounced stroke modulation and flared, wedge-like terminals. Many letters incorporate small ball/teardrop terminals and curled ear-like details, giving the outlines a calligraphic, engraved feel. Proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed, with a lively rhythm created by sharp serifs, rounded bowls, and occasional swashy inflections in capitals and numerals.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, titles, packaging, and branding where a vintage or storybook atmosphere is desired. It can work well on posters, invitations, pub/restaurant identities, and editorial headings, especially at medium to large sizes where the curled details and terminals remain clear.
This typeface feels theatrical and storybook in tone, with a playful, slightly mischievous energy. Its decorative curls and emphatic weight shifts give it a vintage, poster-like confidence that reads as expressive rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to add personality and period color to short text, using decorative terminals and strong contrast to create distinct silhouettes. It prioritizes character and visual presence over neutrality, aiming for an old-style, illustrative serif voice suited to expressive typographic settings.
Uppercase forms show more ornament and flourish than the lowercase, contributing to a strong hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals carry the same decorative terminal logic, with rounded forms and angled finishing strokes that keep them visually consistent with the letters.