Wacky Lariw 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, titles, packaging, book covers, playful, quirky, spooky, hand-cut, retro, handmade feel, thematic titling, attention grab, humorous edge, spooky tone, angular, jagged, choppy, irregular, faceted.
A jagged, angular display face with chunky, faceted strokes that feel cut from paper or carved with a blunt tool. Letterforms are built from uneven planes and sharp corners, with occasional wedge-like terminals and notched joins that create a lively, choppy rhythm. Counters are small and irregular (often appearing as punched-in holes), and curves are typically translated into polygonal arcs, giving rounded letters a crystalline, hewn look. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an intentionally unstable, handmade texture in text.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, and title treatments where texture and personality are more important than smooth readability. It also fits packaging, event graphics, and book or game covers that benefit from a handcrafted, spooky-playful aesthetic.
The overall tone is mischievous and off-kilter, reading as theatrical and slightly eerie without becoming fully gothic. Its rough-cut geometry and irregular rhythm evoke DIY posters, Halloween ephemera, and campy horror or fantasy titling, with a humorous edge that keeps it light rather than menacing.
The design appears intended to mimic a hand-cut or crudely carved construction, prioritizing characterful silhouettes and irregular rhythm over typographic refinement. Its faceted geometry and punched counters suggest a deliberate “wacky” display voice aimed at expressive titling and themed graphics.
In paragraphs, the strong silhouette and frequent sharp angles create high visual energy, but the irregular counters and inconsistent widths can make long passages feel busy. It performs best when given room to breathe—larger sizes, generous leading, and simple backgrounds help the shapes read clearly.