Wacky Ehri 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, comics, branding, energetic, quirky, athletic, retro, punchy, standout display, convey motion, add character, compact impact, condensed, slanted, angular, chiseled, blocky.
A highly condensed, aggressively slanted display face with heavy, block-like strokes and crisp, angular terminals. The letterforms feel chiseled and slightly irregular, with subtle notches and cut-ins that create a rugged silhouette rather than smooth geometry. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be pinched, producing a compact, high-impact texture that holds together as a dense stripe in text. Numerals match the same narrow, forward-leaning stance and maintain the rugged, faceted construction.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headline treatments, sports and action-themed graphics, and expressive branding. It can work for punchy subheads or pull quotes when set with extra space, but the dense texture makes it less comfortable for extended reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is loud and kinetic, with a playful edge that reads as intentionally unconventional. Its sharp, carved shapes suggest speed and action while the irregularities keep it from feeling purely industrial, leaning instead into a spirited, comic-like toughness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width, using a forward slant and carved, angular detailing to convey motion and attitude. The controlled irregularities suggest a deliberate novelty voice meant to stand out in display typography rather than blend into neutral editorial work.
In longer lines the strong slant and condensed spacing create a continuous, high-contrast rhythm between black mass and narrow internal openings, making it most effective when allowed generous tracking and line spacing. The distinctive cut-in details are a key part of the personality and become more apparent at larger sizes.