Groovy Ihli 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, event promos, playful, retro, goofy, friendly, organic, quirky display, retro flavor, handmade feel, attention-grab, blobby, wobbly, bulbous, rounded, hand-drawn.
A heavy, rounded display face built from soft, blobby strokes with irregular, wavy contours. Counters are small and often lopsided, and terminals tend to swell into bulbous ends rather than crisp cuts. The overall rhythm feels bouncy and uneven in an intentional way, with quirky shaping and varied interior openings that give each glyph a slightly different footprint while maintaining a cohesive, chunky silhouette.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing display settings such as posters, headlines, branding moments, and packaging where a quirky retro mood is desired. It can work well for music and entertainment graphics, party or festival promotions, and playful editorial callouts when set at generous sizes.
The tone is lighthearted and mischievous, evoking a nostalgic, playful sensibility associated with retro poster lettering. Its wonky contours and inflated shapes create a carefree, cartoonish voice that reads as fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fluid, hand-shaped lettering with an intentionally imperfect outline, prioritizing character and visual impact over neutrality. It aims to deliver a bold, nostalgic display voice with a soft, psychedelic-leaning bounce.
In the sample text, the dense black mass and tight counters make the texture feel compact and lively, especially in longer lines. The forms reward larger sizes where the irregular edges and counter shapes can be appreciated without clogging.