Serif Other Wiko 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, playful, retro, folksy, whimsical, festive, attention-grabbing, nostalgic feel, playful branding, hand-cut look, flared serifs, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, irregular.
A decorative serif with heavy, compact strokes and pronounced flare at terminals. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with rounded, slightly inflated bowls and softened corners, while the serifs read more as curved wedges than crisp brackets. Curves show a gentle, hand-cut wobble and subtle asymmetry, giving the shapes a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric precision. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall silhouette stays chunky and high-impact, holding together well in dense words and headings.
Best suited to display typography where personality and punch are needed—posters, headlines, packaging, storefront or event signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of copy such as pull quotes or labels, but the dense, decorative shapes are most effective at larger sizes.
The font conveys a buoyant, vintage-leaning tone—friendly, theatrical, and a bit mischievous. Its flared terminals and bouncy shapes feel reminiscent of classic display lettering, making it come across as approachable and attention-seeking rather than formal or restrained.
Likely designed to deliver a nostalgic, hand-lettered display feel with strong presence and friendly eccentricity. The flared serifs and intentionally uneven curvature suggest an aim for character and warmth over strict typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps a more whimsical cadence with noticeably rounded bowls and soft, footed endings. Numerals match the same chunky, flared construction, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed-case and figure settings.