Wacky Mefa 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo design, children’s media, playful, retro, cartoonish, quirky, energetic, attention grabbing, humorous tone, hand-drawn feel, brand character, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, chunky, jaunty.
A heavy, slanted display face with chunky strokes, rounded corners, and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms lean consistently and show subtle irregularities in curves and terminals, creating a bouncy texture rather than strict geometric repetition. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and several capitals (notably Q and R) use exaggerated bowls and leg gestures that add character. Numerals are similarly bold and slightly uneven in their curvature, matching the overall informal construction.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks where personality is the goal. It also fits entertainment and children-oriented graphics, or any application that benefits from a bold, humorous voice. For body copy, its busy shapes and heavy color are likely to feel tiring, so it’s most effective as a display accent.
The tone is playful and mischievous, with a cartoon title-card energy and a wink of mid-century signage. Its exaggerated shapes and buoyant slant read as friendly and attention-seeking, suited to humor, novelty, and informal branding rather than sober or technical settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a one-of-a-kind, characterful display voice—prioritizing silhouette, motion, and charm over typographic neutrality. Its consistent slant and softened, irregular construction suggest it was drawn to feel human and animated, with distinctive capital shapes that help it stand out in branding and titles.
Spacing appears intentionally lively, with forms that feel slightly compressed in places and more open in others, contributing to a hand-made cadence. The face maintains strong silhouette consistency across cases, and the bold massing stays readable at large sizes even with the irregular detailing.