Serif Contrasted Meju 4 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'Didonesque Stencil' and 'Monotype Bodoni' by Monotype, 'Bodoni No. 1 SB' and 'Bodoni No. 1 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Worldwide' by Shinntype, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, refined, formal, fashion-forward, display impact, editorial voice, luxury tone, modern classic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, sharp joins, crisp edges.
This serif shows a tall, tightly set silhouette with pronounced vertical emphasis and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Stems are weighty and straight, while connecting strokes and serifs drop to fine hairlines, creating a crisp, high-fashion rhythm. Serifs are sharp and delicate with little visible bracketing, and several glyphs use small ball terminals and teardrop-like finials that add sparkle without softening the overall geometry. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be restrained, producing a dense, punchy texture in text.
Best used for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and titling where its contrast and fine details can be appreciated. It can add a premium, editorial voice to branding and packaging, and works well when given ample size and good reproduction conditions to preserve the hairlines.
The tone is confident and luxurious, with a boutique editorial feel. Its sharp contrast and polished details read as sophisticated and slightly theatrical, suited to messaging that wants authority and style rather than warmth.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for statement typography, prioritizing glamourous contrast, crisp detailing, and an assertive vertical rhythm for impactful display use.
In the sample text, the strong vertical strokes dominate the page and the hairlines create a lively shimmer at larger sizes. The numerals appear equally display-oriented, with curvy forms and thin entry/exit strokes that reinforce the elegant contrast.