Serif Contrasted Meda 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, classical, dramatic, elegant display, editorial clarity, premium branding, classic refinement, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp, refined.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical emphasis, razor-thin hairlines, and bold main stems. Serifs are fine and sharp with minimal bracketing, giving strokes a crisp, chiseled finish. Capitals are elegant and moderately wide with clean, open counters, while the lowercase balances a readable x-height with tall ascenders and tight, disciplined joins. Round letters show a vertical-stress modulation, and the overall rhythm alternates confidently between thick and thin, producing a polished, print-like texture in text and display sizes.
Best suited to editorial headlines, magazine titling, fashion and beauty branding, and high-end packaging where contrast can read clearly. It also works for posters and pull quotes, and can be used for shorter text passages when set with adequate size and leading to preserve the fine hairlines.
The font projects a refined, editorial tone—poised, stylish, and slightly dramatic. Its contrast and hairline detailing lend it a premium, fashion-forward feel, while the restrained construction keeps it formal and classic rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast interpretation of classical serif letterforms, prioritizing elegance and impact. Its controlled proportions and crisp finishing suggest a focus on premium display typography that still maintains composure in multi-line settings.
Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with narrow hairlines and sturdy stems; curved figures show pronounced modulation. In the sample text, the sharp serifs and thin connections create a bright, sparkling texture that rewards generous sizing and careful spacing, especially in dense lines.