Wacky Labab 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Banda Nova' and 'Moreno' by Typedepot (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, retro, whimsical, folksy, friendly, standout display, quirky personality, retro flavor, friendly impact, soft corners, flared terminals, bulb terminals, rounded bowls, chunky.
A heavy, soft-edged serif with chunky strokes, rounded bowls, and subtly uneven detailing that gives the face a hand-tuned feel. Terminals often flare or swell into bulb-like ends, and many joins are gently pinched, creating a lively rhythm rather than a strictly geometric or bookish texture. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in places, while counters stay open enough to hold up at display sizes. The overall width is roomy, with broad capitals and robust lowercase that keep a compact, poster-ready color on the page.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, splashy headlines, product packaging, and expressive branding marks. It also works well for playful editorial callouts, event promos, and kid-oriented media where personality matters more than neutrality.
The font reads as playful and eccentric, leaning toward a retro sign-painting and cartoon-title sensibility. Its irregularities and soft, bouncy forms make it feel approachable and humorous rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality in display typography by combining bold massing with irregular, softened serif details. It prioritizes charm, distinctiveness, and a memorable silhouette over strict typographic restraint.
Distinctive character comes from the mix of strong slab-like presence with rounded, almost blobby shaping, producing a deliberate “imperfect” charm. Numerals follow the same chunky, softened construction, matching the headline tone more than text typography.