Serif Other Meky 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, whimsical, storybook, decorative, friendly, add ornament, evoke vintage, increase charm, headline impact, bracketed, ball terminals, swashy, rounded, high-shouldered.
This serif has heavy, rounded forms with pronounced bracketed serifs and frequent curled terminals that read like small swashes. Strokes are sturdy and fairly even, with gentle modulation rather than sharp contrast, and the overall drawing favors soft curves over crisp angles. Uppercase letters carry distinctive inward curls (notably in C, G, J, Q, and S), while the lowercase is compact and sturdy with prominent ball-like terminals and a large, dark presence on the line. Numerals match the text color and feature rounded shapes with decorative hooks, keeping the set visually consistent.
This font works best in display settings where its curled terminals and sturdy serifs can be appreciated, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and book covers. It can also serve as a characterful branding typeface for logos or short taglines, especially where a vintage or whimsical tone is desired.
The overall tone is nostalgic and playful, evoking turn-of-the-century display typography and a storybook sensibility. Its curls and soft, confident shapes feel welcoming and slightly theatrical, adding personality without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif with added curled terminals and softened bracketing, creating a distinctive decorative voice while preserving familiar letter structures. The goal seems to be high impact and charm in larger sizes, with consistent ornamentation across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
The strong blackness and generous interior curls create a lively rhythm in headlines, but they also increase texture and distinctiveness, making the face feel more display-oriented than purely utilitarian. Curled details are consistent across cases, giving the alphabet a cohesive, branded look.