Wacky Emme 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, titles, children’s books, playful, whimsical, storybook, retro, quirky, expressiveness, attention-grabbing, character, decorative, flared, bulbous, curvilinear, soft, idiosyncratic.
This typeface has a highly stylized, curvy construction with softly swelling strokes and frequent flared terminals that read almost like miniature wedges or spurs. Bowls are rounded and slightly squashed, counters are generous, and many joins feel sculpted rather than geometric. The rhythm is intentionally uneven: widths vary noticeably across letters, and several forms introduce distinctive hooks, teardrop-like ends, or tapered entry/exit strokes. Numerals and lowercase share the same organic, decorative logic, giving the set a cohesive but deliberately offbeat texture in text.
Best used for display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and titles where its eccentric forms can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also suits playful editorial or children’s/fiction-oriented design work where a whimsical, characterful voice is desired.
The overall tone is playful and eccentric, with a light theatrical quality that feels suited to whimsical narratives and characterful branding. Its quirky shapes evoke a retro, hand-crafted charm—more “fun display” than formal or utilitarian—adding personality even at short word lengths.
The design appears intended to provide a singular, memorable voice through exaggerated curves, flared terminals, and variable letter widths. Rather than aiming for neutrality, it prioritizes charm and visual surprise, creating a decorative texture that feels crafted for expressive display typography.
In the sample text, the distinctive terminals and uneven letter widths create a lively, bouncy word silhouette. The design’s strong personality and varied shapes can become visually busy in long passages, but it excels at drawing attention and signaling a whimsical mood.