Serif Flared Meku 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cotford' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, authoritative, theatrical, stand out, add character, classic impact, display elegance, bracketed, beaked, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, swashy.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced bracketing and flared stroke endings that make stems feel chiseled and sculptural. Serifs range from sharp beaks to soft, bulb-like terminals, creating a lively, slightly calligraphic texture even in upright text. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are strongly modeled, with some letters showing wedge-like notches and dramatic interior shaping that adds bite at display sizes. The overall rhythm is energetic and uneven in a deliberate way, giving words a bold, carved presence rather than a purely geometric regularity.
Best used for headlines, posters, and editorial titling where the dramatic contrast and sculpted terminals can be appreciated. It also fits book covers, packaging, and branding systems that want a classic foundation with a distinctive, slightly eccentric twist. For longer passages, it will read most comfortably at larger sizes or with generous spacing to balance its dense, high-impact forms.
The tone is bold and theatrical, with a classical, print-forward seriousness. Its high-contrast modeling and expressive terminals evoke old-world editorial typography—suited to attention-grabbing statements that still feel traditional and literate. The texture reads confident and slightly eccentric, making it feel more like a headline voice than a neutral text companion.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional serif foundation, combining flared, modeled strokes with expressive terminals for a distinctive display voice. It aims to feel established and literary while still injecting personality through unusual curves, notches, and lively finishing strokes.
The capitals show strong vertical emphasis and distinctive, characterful forms (notably in curved letters like C/G/S and in the Q with a pronounced tail). Lowercase includes several flamboyant details—such as the single-story a, hooked/ball terminals, and a prominent, curved descender on y—that amplify its display personality. Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast, with the 2/3/5 showing especially bold, stylized curves.