Wacky Meda 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, retro, whimsical, crafty, friendly, add personality, stand out, retro charm, playful display, rounded, soft terminals, swashy, looped, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, low-contrast strokes and an energetic, uneven rhythm. Many letters incorporate hooked or swash-like terminals and occasional looped forms, creating a lively silhouette without becoming illegible. Counters are generally open and circular, curves dominate over straight segments, and joins feel softened rather than sharply articulated. The figures match the letterforms with similarly bulbous shapes and a simple, sturdy construction.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo/brand lockups where its quirky terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for children’s or entertainment-oriented materials, especially when paired with a simpler companion for body copy.
The tone is upbeat and quirky, with a handcrafted, storybook sensibility. Its exaggerated curls and friendly proportions read as humorous and informal, suggesting fun, personality-forward messaging rather than restraint or formality.
The letterforms appear designed to inject character through rounded construction and decorative swashes while remaining broadly readable. The emphasis is on memorable, playful shapes and a buoyant baseline rhythm that gives text a distinctive voice.
The design leans on distinctive entry/exit strokes and playful terminal treatments that create strong word-shapes in headlines. Some glyphs show intentional idiosyncrasies (notably in letters with arms and cross-strokes), which adds charm but also increases stylistic presence in running text.