Wacky Guloh 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, playful, quirky, storybook, festive, retro, expressiveness, novelty, distinctiveness, attention-grabbing, whimsy, flared serifs, teardrop terminals, angular joins, bouncy rhythm, soft curves.
A decorative serif with chunky strokes, flared wedge-like serifs, and frequent teardrop/ball terminals that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms mix rounded bowls with sharp, chiseled-looking joins, giving the outlines a slightly hand-cut, irregular feel while remaining clearly structured. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, with compact lowercase shapes and prominent, stylized capitals; numerals follow the same curvy–angular alternation and heavy, graphic presence.
Best suited to short display settings where the distinctive terminals and irregular rhythm can be appreciated—such as headlines, poster typography, book covers, packaging, and characterful branding. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is whimsical and theatrical, reading as playful and slightly mischievous rather than formal. Its bouncy curves and exaggerated terminals evoke a storybook or carnival sensibility with a lightly vintage, display-driven charm.
Likely designed to deliver a one-of-a-kind, expressive serif voice that feels hand-fashioned and entertaining, prioritizing personality and memorability over neutral text utility.
Distinctive terminal treatments and spur-like details make the texture visually busy at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize the sculpted serifs and animated counters. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text reinforce the font’s decorative, characterful personality.