Serif Contrasted Memu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, formal, dramatic, classic, refined, display elegance, editorial authority, premium branding, compact impact, vertical stress, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, compressed caps, tight spacing.
This is a sharply contrasted serif with strong vertical emphasis and very thin hairlines. Capitals are tall and relatively condensed, with crisp, unbracketed serifs and a pronounced thick–thin rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, upright structure with compact counters and narrow apertures, giving lines a dense, editorial texture. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy vertical stems with delicate connecting strokes and compact proportions.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and title work where the fine hairlines and vertical stress can be appreciated. It can also perform well in branding and packaging that wants a premium, editorial feel, especially when given room through spacing and size. For longer text, it will benefit from careful spacing, slightly larger sizes, and adequate line height to keep the dense rhythm comfortable.
The overall tone is refined and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward sheen. Its dramatic contrast and tight rhythm evoke traditional print sophistication while still feeling assertive and modern in headlines. The look is serious and polished rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver classic high-contrast elegance in a compact, attention-grabbing footprint. It emphasizes dramatic thick–thin transitions and crisp serif detailing to create a refined, print-led voice for display typography.
Stroke contrast is consistently pushed across the set, so the light horizontals and joins become a key part of the texture. The design favors narrow silhouettes and compact internal space, which increases punch and economy in headlines but can make long paragraphs feel dense without generous leading and tracking.