Wacky Eshi 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, energetic, quirky, retro, sporty, playful, attention grab, compact impact, expressive display, retro flair, condensed, slanted, punchy, rounded, chunky.
A condensed, heavy display face with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softened corners and rounded terminals that keep the dense forms from feeling harsh. Counters are small but clearly carved, and many shapes show subtle idiosyncrasies—angled joins, slightly pinched transitions, and occasional asymmetric details—creating an intentionally irregular rhythm. The overall silhouette reads like a bold, squeezed italic with a lively, hand-tuned feel rather than strict geometric repetition.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as posters, headlines, logo wordmarks, event promos, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics. It can work for energetic brand accents or editorial display where a compact, slanted, attention-grabbing voice is needed, but it will be most comfortable at display sizes rather than long reading.
The font projects a high-energy, offbeat tone that feels mischievous and attention-seeking. Its punchy slant and tightly packed forms evoke retro signage and sporty headline typography, while the quirky irregularities add a wacky, one-off personality. It comes across as confident and loud, with a playful edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight width, combining a bold, slanted stance with deliberately quirky, irregular details. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict typographic neutrality, aiming for a distinctive display voice that feels dynamic and memorable.
In text settings, the heavy weight and condensed fit create strong texture and forward motion, making lines feel fast and emphatic. The irregularities are noticeable at larger sizes, where the font’s character becomes part of the message rather than disappearing into neutrality.