Serif Flared Mebo 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, formal, theatrical, display impact, classic tone, dramatic contrast, brand voice, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, high-waisted, sharp terminals.
A sculpted display serif with pronounced contrast and flared, wedge-like stroke endings that give the letterforms a chiseled, calligraphic feel. Stems and arms taper into sharp triangular terminals, while thicker verticals anchor the forms and create a strong dark rhythm on the line. Counters tend to be compact and openings are often pinched, producing a dense texture and assertive presence in text. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a small eye, and punctuation-like dots that read as round, inked beads against the heavy strokes.
Best suited to headlines, deck type, posters, and display settings where its sharp flares and contrast can be appreciated. It can also serve in editorial or book-cover typography to add a formal, classic voice, especially when used with ample leading and careful tracking.
The overall tone is bold and ceremonial, mixing classical bookish cues with a slightly theatrical, headline-forward sharpness. Its crisp, tapered terminals and high-contrast modeling suggest heritage and authority, while the exaggerated shaping adds drama and personality.
Likely designed to deliver a high-impact serif voice that nods to classical, calligraphic construction while amplifying tapering terminals for modern display punch. The consistent flaring and strong contrast appear intended to create a distinctive silhouette and a confident, authoritative texture on the page.
The numerals share the same sculpted contrast and flared finishing, with several figures showing angular cuts and tightly controlled interior spaces. At larger sizes the wedge terminals and contrast become a defining feature; at smaller sizes the dense counters and sharp joins may feel more intense and benefit from generous spacing.