Wacky Labab 14 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jotia' by Hashtag Type and 'Cabrito Semi' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, quirky, retro, friendly, chunky, attention grabbing, add personality, retro nod, friendly impact, decorative display, soft slabs, rounded corners, bouncy, cartoonish, display.
A heavy, soft-edged slab-serif with simplified, slightly irregular letterforms and low stroke modulation. The serifs are thick and blocky with rounded corners, giving the shapes a molded, almost cut-out feel. Curves are broad and open, counters are generous, and joins often show subtle quirks that keep the rhythm from feeling strictly geometric. Lowercase forms read sturdy and compact with a single-storey a and g and a short-armed r, while caps stay wide and bold with strong horizontal terminals.
Best suited to display settings where a bold, characterful voice is needed—posters, playful branding, packaging, titles, and short bursts of copy. It can also work for emphasis in editorial layouts, but its chunky details and quirky rhythm are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is humorous and upbeat, with a vintage cartoon and hand-cut signage energy. Its gentle rounding and chunky slabs make it feel approachable rather than formal, while the small irregularities add personality and a slightly mischievous voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a one-of-a-kind, attention-grabbing slab serif that feels friendly and slightly offbeat. It prioritizes personality and visual punch over neutrality, aiming for memorable, humorous typography in contemporary or retro-leaning applications.
The numerals match the chunky, rounded slab construction, staying highly prominent at display sizes. Spacing in the sample text looks designed for impact rather than tight text economy, reinforcing its headline-first character.