Wacky Asra 5 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, sports promos, rowdy, retro, tough, playful, theatrical, attention, attitude, motion, impact, distinctiveness, blocky, angular, slabbed, beveled, cut-in.
A heavily slanted, compact display face with chunky, wedge-like forms and sharp, angular terminals. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with thick main stems and noticeably thinner joins and interior cuts, creating a faceted, chiseled look. Many letters include small inset notches and beveled corners that produce a lively, irregular rhythm across words, while keeping a consistent overall weight and strong silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and geometric, and the numerals echo the same cut-in, angular construction for a uniform set.
Best suited for large-scale display settings where its angular detailing and strong silhouette can be appreciated—posters, event or promo headlines, title cards, and bold logotypes. It can also work on packaging or labels that want a punchy, high-impact voice, but is less appropriate for small text or dense editorial use.
The tone is loud and showy, with a mischievous, slightly aggressive energy that reads as attention-grabbing and unconventional. Its slanted, cut-metal styling suggests a retro, spectacle-driven attitude—more stunt headline than quiet typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive, carved-and-beveled aesthetic, combining a forceful slant with decorative cut-ins to create a one-of-a-kind headline voice. The consistent system of notches and sharp terminals suggests a deliberate attempt to feel energetic and unconventional while remaining coherent across the alphabet and numerals.
The dense black mass and tight apertures can cause letters to visually merge at smaller sizes, while the sharp internal notches add sparkle at larger sizes. The slant and aggressive cornering give lines a forward motion, and the overall texture stays dark and punchy even in longer sample text.