Serif Other Meje 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, quirky, storybook, vintage, folkloric, whimsical, distinctiveness, vintage nod, playful display, ornamental serif, ball terminals, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, soft curves, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, decorative serif with compact proportions and a low lowercase profile. Strokes are robust and rounded, with noticeable modulation and generous, bracketed serifs that often flare outward. Many terminals resolve into teardrop/ball-like shapes or curled hooks, giving letters a sculpted, almost carved silhouette. Counters are relatively small and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with slightly irregular-feeling details (particularly in curves and joins) that emphasize character over strict neutrality.
Well-suited for short headlines, posters, and identity work where a distinctive serif voice is needed. It can add personality to packaging, labels, book covers, and playful branding, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is playful and old-fashioned, evoking storybook titles, vintage signage, and eccentric editorial display. Its curled terminals and chunky forms feel friendly and theatrical rather than formal, adding a touch of whimsy and handcrafted charm.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong, memorable display impression by combining traditional serif construction with exaggerated terminals and softened, rounded massing. Its emphasis on decorative finishing suggests an intention to reference vintage/folkloric aesthetics while staying bold and highly legible at large sizes.
The design reads best at display sizes where the interior counters and curled terminals have room to breathe. Numerals are bold and compact, matching the typeface’s rounded, ornamental finishing and giving set numerals a poster-like presence.