Wacky Peri 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kari' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids media, logo design, playful, whimsical, retro, chunky, bouncy, stand out, add humor, evoke nostalgia, display impact, soft corners, bulbous, flared, ink-trap feel, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display face with sculpted, uneven curves and pronounced flaring at joins that gives strokes a carved, almost blobby silhouette. Counters are generally small and tight, with distinctive teardrop-like terminals and occasional notches that create an ink-trap feel in places. The rhythm is intentionally irregular—curves swell and pinch, and several letters lean on exaggerated bowls and asymmetric internal spaces—producing a lively, hand-shaped texture rather than a mechanically consistent one. Numerals follow the same chunky, swelling forms with compact counters and strong silhouettes.
Well-suited to posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a bold, comedic voice is desirable. It can work effectively for packaging, event promos, kids-oriented graphics, and logo/wordmark explorations where distinctive letterforms and strong silhouettes matter more than neutral readability.
The overall tone is humorous and upbeat, with a nostalgic, cartoon-signage personality. Its exaggerated curves and quirky details read as friendly and attention-seeking, aiming for charm over restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, one-off display texture with deliberately quirky shapes and a soft, rounded boldness. Its sculpted terminals, tight counters, and bouncy proportions suggest a focus on personality and impact for attention-grabbing titles rather than continuous reading.
In running text, the compact counters and dramatic swelling/waisting create dense dark areas and strong word shapes, making it most effective when set with generous spacing and at display sizes. The uppercase has especially distinctive, characterful forms, while the lowercase maintains the same playful, swollen construction for a cohesive voice.