Serif Other Mege 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, book covers, storybook, whimsical, vintage, ornate, theatrical, decorative display, vintage flavor, expressive capitals, handcrafted feel, flared, calligraphic, teardrop terminals, curly swashes, blackletter hint.
A decorative serif with pronounced contrast, soft bracketed serifs, and flared, calligraphic joins. Many capitals feature curled entry strokes and teardrop-like terminals, giving the outlines a sculpted, ink-drawn feel. Counters are generally open and rounded, while strokes transition from thin hairlines to heavy bowls in a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and readable, with distinctive, sometimes looped or hooked details (notably in forms like g, j, y) that add personality without fully breaking text flow.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, logos, labels, posters, and book-cover titling where its ornate terminals and high contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short passages or pull quotes at generous sizes, but the decorative detailing is most effective when not pushed into dense, small text.
The overall tone is whimsical and old-world, evoking storybook headings, vintage packaging, and a touch of theatrical flair. Its playful curls and dramatic contrast suggest a handcrafted, folkloric mood rather than a restrained editorial voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a distinctive, vintage-leaning serif voice with calligraphic ornamentation—balancing legibility with expressive terminals and swashed capitals to create memorable display typography.
The design leans on expressive capitals and strong silhouettes, with a consistent decorative motif across the set. Numerals appear bold and traditional in stance, pairing well with the letterforms for display settings.