Wacky Kuli 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Hurdle' by Umka Type, and 'Radley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, game ui, packaging, industrial, techno, mechanical, arcade, stenciled, create texture, signal tech, evoke stencil, stand out, squared, chunky, condensed, gapped, modular.
A heavy, squared display face built from blocky, mostly rectilinear forms with rounded corners and flat terminals. Many glyphs include deliberate horizontal cut-ins or gaps through the midsection, creating a stencil-like segmentation that becomes a consistent motif across letters and numerals. Curves are simplified into boxy bowls, counters are compact, and strokes stay uniform, producing a rigid, modular rhythm with occasional quirky asymmetries in diagonals and joins. The overall silhouette is tall and compact, with tight internal spaces that favor strong shapes over delicate detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where the segmented construction can read as a visual feature: posters, titles, branding marks, game/interface headings, and packaging or label-style graphics. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes and in high-contrast applications where its internal cutouts remain clearly visible.
The font reads as playful-industrial: part machinery label, part retro arcade/tech display. Its sliced midlines and chunky geometry give it a tough, utilitarian energy while still feeling intentionally odd and characterful, like a stylized warning decal or sci‑fi interface type.
The design appears aimed at delivering an attention-grabbing, engineered look by combining compact, block-built letterforms with consistent mid-stroke interruptions. The goal seems to be a distinctive display texture that evokes industrial stenciling and retro-futuristic signage while staying cohesive across the alphabet and numerals.
The midline cuts can reduce clarity in smaller sizes, especially in letters with already tight counters (e.g., B, S, 8), but they also create a distinctive texture when set in larger blocks of text. Numerals follow the same segmented logic, reinforcing a cohesive, system-like feel across the set.