Serif Other Meki 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, vintage, display, bookish, stately, whimsical, character serif, heritage feel, display emphasis, warm readability, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrops, soft curves, calligraphic.
A heavy serif with bracketed, softly curved serifs and a lively, slightly calligraphic stroke flow. Terminals often finish in rounded or teardrop-like forms, giving many letters a subtly “inked” feel rather than a strictly mechanical one. Counters are generally open and the curves are full, while joins and shoulders show gentle modulation that keeps the texture warm at larger sizes. Capitals are sturdy and formal, with occasional decorative inflections; lowercase forms are robust with compact, friendly shapes and noticeable terminal shaping.
Best suited to headlines, cover typography, pull quotes, and branding where a classic serif voice with extra personality is desired. It can also work for short editorial passages or lead-ins when a darker, more decorative texture is acceptable and emphasis is the goal.
The overall tone feels vintage and slightly theatrical—stately enough for classic editorial headings, but with a playful, storybook warmth from the rounded terminals and soft serifing. It reads as traditional and confident, yet less austere than a strict oldstyle or transitional text face, leaning toward expressive display personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with added softness and decorative terminal behavior, balancing tradition with a distinctive, display-ready signature. It aims to create strong presence at larger sizes while maintaining readable, familiar letterforms.
In running sample text the color is dark and emphatic, producing strong typographic presence and clear word shapes. The ampersand and several capitals show more pronounced ornamental touches, reinforcing its role as a characterful serif for prominent typography.