Serif Contrasted Meru 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodoni Z37' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, classic, dramatic, formal, refinement, editorial tone, classic revival, premium branding, high-contrast display, hairline serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, crisp joins, sharp apexes.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation and a distinctly vertical stress. Stems are sturdy and straight, while hairlines and serifs are fine and crisp, producing a sharp, print-like rhythm. Serifs are small and clean with minimal bracketing, and several glyphs show refined details such as ball terminals (notably on the lowercase a and some numerals) and tapered entry/exit strokes. Proportions feel traditional with a moderate x-height, compact counters, and a slightly variable stance across glyphs that adds a lively, editorial texture in text.
This face is well suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and cover lines where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also support premium branding, packaging, and event materials that benefit from a classic, high-end voice. In longer passages it reads best at comfortable sizes with adequate spacing, where the hairlines can remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, with a fashion-and-publishing sensibility. Its contrast and delicate hairlines introduce drama and sophistication, while the classic serif construction keeps it formal and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif look: elegant, high-contrast letterforms with fine finishing details for a strong editorial and luxury presentation. It balances traditional proportions with sharper, cleaner terminals to maintain a contemporary crispness in display typography.
Uppercase forms read stately and stable, while the lowercase adds character through curved terminals and a few more calligraphic gestures (e.g., the j and y). Numerals follow the same contrast logic and include distinctive curves and terminal shaping that make them feel designed for display as well as text.