Wacky Laboh 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fold Grotesque' by Colophon Foundry, 'Bari Sans' by JCFonts, 'Pais' by Latinotype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, cartoonish, rowdy, retro, comic, attention-grabbing, humor, novelty branding, retro display, chunky, quirky, bouncy, blobby, ink-trap.
A chunky, right-slanted display face with swollen bowls and heavy, soft-edged strokes. Many glyphs feature distinctive teardrop-like cut-ins and notches that read like exaggerated ink traps, creating a punctured, sculpted feel inside counters and joins. Proportions are generous and compact, with rounded terminals, energetic diagonals, and occasional wedge-like spurs that keep the rhythm irregular and lively. Numerals and capitals carry the same cut-out motif, maintaining a cohesive, bold silhouette suited to short setting.
Best used for posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging where a loud, playful voice is desired. It also suits event promos, kids/novelty applications, and short punchy phrases where the distinctive cut-in details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is mischievous and high-energy, with a cartoon title-card flavor and a slightly vintage, hand-cut sensibility. The repeated cut-in details add a humorous, offbeat character that feels intentionally imperfect and attention-seeking.
Likely designed as a characterful display font that prioritizes personality and memorability over neutrality. The consistent internal cut-ins and exaggerated curves suggest an intention to create a one-off, wacky texture that stands out immediately in large sizes.
The decorative cut-ins become a key identifying feature at text sizes and can create strong texture and sparkle in headlines; in longer lines they may read as busy. The slant and wide shapes amplify motion, giving words a forward-leaning, poster-like presence.