Wacky Derud 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, posters, game ui, packaging, album art, runic, playful, hand-hewn, mystical, quirky, thematic display, rune motif, handcrafted feel, attention grab, characterful texture, angular, faceted, chiseled, irregular, jagged.
A jagged, angular display face with faceted strokes and wedge-like terminals that create a carved, hand-hewn look. Forms lean on sharp diagonals and triangular counters, with uneven stroke edges that feel brushy or chipped rather than mechanically clean. The rhythm is intentionally irregular, with varying glyph widths and occasional exaggerated joins; round shapes are consistently translated into diamond and polygonal constructions. Overall spacing reads open and sturdy, emphasizing bold silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as titles, headers, posters, and logo-style wordmarks where its jagged texture can read clearly. It’s a natural fit for fantasy or adventure-themed projects, tabletop/game UI accents, event graphics, packaging callouts, and album/cover art. For longer passages, it works more as a flavor element (pull quotes or section heads) than as continuous reading text.
The tone is eccentric and theatrical, suggesting runes, fantasy signage, and DIY lettering. Its rough, chiseled geometry gives it an adventurous, slightly mischievous personality—more charm and character than polish. The effect is attention-grabbing and expressive, with a handcrafted energy that feels at home in playful or mythical settings.
The design appears aimed at delivering a distinctive, carved-rune aesthetic through simplified polygonal construction and intentionally irregular outlines. By trading conventional curves for diamond-like geometry and roughened edges, it prioritizes personality and thematic storytelling over strict typographic neutrality.
Several characters adopt highly distinctive, non-standard constructions (notably angular bowls and diamond-shaped counters), which strengthens the novelty appeal but can reduce familiarity at smaller sizes. The numeral set follows the same faceted, cut-from-stone logic, keeping the overall texture consistent across letters and figures.