Serif Other Meso 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, invitations, victorian, whimsical, dramatic, decorative, storybook, ornamentation, vintage flavor, display impact, distinctive texture, ball terminals, swashy, bracketed, curly serifs, teardrop terminals.
A decorative serif with strongly sculpted forms and lively curl-and-hook terminals throughout. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with heavy verticals and hairline-like joins, and many serifs resolve into ball or teardrop shapes rather than flat feet. The overall construction is upright and relatively compact, with variable letter widths and a slightly calligraphic rhythm created by swelling curves, notched joins, and occasional inward-turning finials. Counters are generally open but often pinched by the high-contrast modeling and ornamental terminals, giving the text a textured, sparkling color.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and book or album covers where the ornamental details can be appreciated. It can also work for short, punchy brand lines or event materials (invitations, programs, menus), but is likely too decorative for long-form body copy at small sizes.
The font conveys an old-world, theatrical tone—ornate without becoming fully script-like. Its curling terminals and bold silhouettes feel playful and slightly gothic, suggesting vintage printing, signage, and classic tale-book titling. The overall impression is confident and expressive, with a decorative flourish that reads as charming rather than severe.
The design appears intended to modernize a vintage high-contrast serif idea with exuberant, curled terminals and ball-like serifs, prioritizing personality and a memorable silhouette. It aims to provide a strong decorative voice for titles and branding while maintaining recognizable serif letterforms.
In continuous text, the frequent ball terminals and curving serifs create a distinctive pattern that can feel busy at smaller sizes but very characterful at display sizes. Numerals match the same high-contrast, ornamental treatment, with rounded bowls and accent-like terminals that keep the set cohesive.