Wacky Bahi 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, event titles, retro, energetic, eccentric, theatrical, playful, grab attention, save space, add personality, evoke retro, compressed, slanted, posterlike, flared, spurred.
A compressed, strongly slanted display face with tall proportions and crisp, high-contrast strokes. Letters lean forward with a consistent, sculpted rhythm, combining wedge-like terminals and small spur details that give many forms a carved, sign-lettering feel. Curves are tight and verticals are dominant, producing a compact texture and a punchy silhouette in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same condensed, italicized stance, reading as bold and poster-ready.
Best used for posters, headlines, logotypes, and short display phrases where a condensed, energetic presence is desirable. It can add personality to branding, packaging, and event titles, especially when the goal is to stand out with a slightly unconventional, decorative edge.
The overall tone is bold and animated, with a quirky, showy character that feels at home in attention-grabbing, slightly offbeat settings. Its mix of sharp cuts and exaggerated slant creates a sense of speed and spectacle, leaning into a retro, headline-driven vibe rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a dramatic, stylized identity. Its forward slant, sharp terminal treatments, and compact forms suggest a purpose-built display face aimed at punchy, character-led typography rather than extended text reading.
Spacing appears tuned for display impact: counters are relatively narrow, and the condensed width amplifies verticality in words. The design’s distinctive terminals and spurs become more prominent at larger sizes, where the stylized details read clearly and contribute to its irregular, characterful voice.