Serif Flared Meho 10 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, classic, assertive, impact, distinctiveness, prestige, drama, titling, wedge serifs, swelled strokes, sharp terminals, bracketed feel, sculptural.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with pronounced contrast and distinctly swelled, flared stroke endings that read like wedge serifs in many letters. The design balances broad, ink-trap-like interior cut-ins and sharp triangular notches with smooth, rounded bowls, creating a rhythmic interplay of curves and acute angles. Counters are moderately tight and the joins often taper into pointed terminals, giving the outlines a carved, faceted look. Proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel in some capitals, while overall spacing and color remain dense and emphatic in text settings.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and short bursts of text where its sharp flares and high-contrast modeling can read clearly. It works well for magazine and editorial titling, theatrical or event posters, and brand marks that want a classic serif presence with added bite. For packaging and labels, it can deliver a premium, attention-grabbing voice, especially when set large with comfortable tracking.
The tone is bold and ceremonial, with a classic yet slightly mischievous edge driven by the sharp cut-ins and flaring terminals. It suggests prestige and drama more than neutrality, producing a strong voice that feels suited to statements and headlines. The overall impression is theatrical and editorial, combining elegance with bite.
The design appears intended as a commanding display serif that modernizes a classical foundation through exaggerated contrast and flared, wedge-like terminals. Its consistent use of sharp notches and sculpted swelling suggests an aim to create a distinctive, instantly recognizable texture for titling and branding contexts.
Distinctive triangular intrusions and wedge-like terminals appear consistently across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the font a recognizable signature at display sizes. Round characters (O, Q, 0, 6, 8, 9) emphasize the high-contrast sculpting, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show crisp, blade-like joins. The sample paragraph maintains a dark typographic color, indicating the face is intended to be seen rather than to disappear into long-form reading.