Wacky Gukuh 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, halloween, event promos, game titles, spooky, playful, retro, quirky, theatrical, attention grab, themed display, stylized drama, retro flavor, angular, spiky, faceted, chiseled, gothic-leaning.
A heavy, compact display face built from angular, faceted strokes and wedge-like terminals. The letterforms are mostly vertical and condensed, with sharp notches, beveled corners, and occasional asymmetric cuts that create a carved, cut-paper feel. Counters are small and squared-off, giving the set a dense texture, while distinctive interior angles and hooked endings add irregularity without losing an overall consistent rhythm. Numerals share the same blocky construction and pointed details, keeping the set visually cohesive in headings.
Well suited to posters, headlines, and branding moments where a strong, characterful silhouette matters more than long-form readability. It fits seasonal or themed work (especially spooky or fantasy-leaning), packaging accents, game or entertainment titles, and short callouts that benefit from an intentionally odd, theatrical presence.
The tone reads mischievous and slightly ominous, blending haunted-house drama with a tongue-in-cheek, vintage poster energy. Its sharp edges and chiseled silhouettes feel attention-grabbing and costume-like rather than formal, lending a wry, characterful voice to short phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, instantly recognizable display voice by combining condensed proportions with carved, angular detailing. Its controlled consistency across glyphs suggests a deliberate system for wedge terminals and faceted cuts, aiming for expressive personality while remaining usable for set headlines and punchy slogans.
The design’s strongest features are its repeated wedge terminals, stepped joins, and occasional decorative hooks that make individual letters memorable. Because many forms are tightly enclosed and visually busy, it tends to look best with generous tracking and ample line spacing, especially in longer lines of text.