Serif Contrasted Mete 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine headlines, display titles, invitations, elegant, refined, classical, dramatic, elegance, print refinement, classic authority, high-contrast drama, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, high-waist contrast, calligraphic.
This serif face shows a pronounced thick–thin rhythm with near-hairline horizontals and sharply defined serifs, creating a crisp, high-contrast texture. The letterforms are upright with a vertical stress and a slightly calligraphic modulation, most evident in the curved strokes and tapered joins. Capitals feel stately and structured, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and a steady reading line, with a moderate x-height and lively ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same contrast model, mixing sturdy verticals with fine connecting strokes for a polished, bookish look.
Well-suited to editorial design, long-form book typography, and magazine layouts where contrast and refinement are desired. It can also excel for display roles—titles, pull quotes, and packaging accents—where its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. For formal materials like invitations or programs, it lends an elevated, classic character.
The overall tone is formal and poised, with a distinctly editorial elegance. Its sharp contrast and fine details add a sense of luxury and drama, evoking fashion, literature, and classic print traditions rather than utilitarian signage.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with contemporary crispness, prioritizing elegance and typographic color over neutrality. Its consistent vertical stress and finely cut hairlines suggest an intention to perform in refined print-like contexts, balancing readable structure with a distinctly luxurious presence.
The design’s sparkle comes from the interplay of heavy stems and extremely light hairlines, so the face reads as clean and sophisticated at comfortable text sizes while becoming especially striking in larger settings. Curves and terminals appear carefully finished and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, traditional serif voice.