Wacky Ubry 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event flyers, halloween, playful, whimsical, retro, campy, spooky, attention grab, character display, thematic tone, retro flavor, humorous edge, blobby, bulbous, flared, notched, wavy.
A heavy, display-oriented face with blobby outlines, pinched waists, and frequent inward notches that create a cutout-like texture inside stems and bowls. Strokes alternate between swollen terminals and narrow choke points, producing a lively, uneven rhythm while keeping consistent baseline and cap alignment. Curves are generous and rounded, counters tend to be small, and many joins show organic waviness rather than crisp geometric construction.
Best suited to bold headlines, poster titles, and short phrases where its eccentric texture can be the focal point. It can work well for themed packaging, event flyers, and attention-grabbing signage, especially in playful or spooky seasonal contexts.
The overall tone is mischievous and theatrical, with a playful oddness that reads like a vintage carnival poster or a tongue-in-cheek “creepy” headline. Its exaggerated shapes and internal nicks add a handmade, slightly spooky humor rather than a formal or technical voice.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate character through exaggerated swelling, pinching, and irregular interior cut-ins, prioritizing personality over neutrality. It aims for a memorable, one-off display voice that feels hand-shaped and theatrical.
Legibility holds best at larger sizes where the interior notches and tight counters remain clear; at smaller sizes the dense black shapes can start to fill in visually. Numerals match the same swollen, pinched construction, keeping the set cohesive for short display uses.