Groovy Vifa 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type; 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Dimanche NF' by Nick's Fonts; and 'Grand' by North Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, event flyers, branding, playful, retro, psychedelic, whimsical, cheeky, expressiveness, nostalgia, attention-grabbing, fun tone, blobby, soft-cornered, wobbly, chunky, posterish.
A compact, heavy display face with tall lowercase proportions and soft, swollen strokes. The outlines feel hand-shaped and slightly wobbly, with rounded corners, irregular bulges, and occasional pinched joins that create a lively, elastic rhythm. Counters are small and unevenly shaped, and terminals often taper or flare subtly, giving the letters a sculpted, organic presence while maintaining clear vertical stance.
Best suited to display settings where personality is the priority: posters, short headlines, packaging callouts, album or playlist artwork, and event promotions. It works especially well when set large with generous spacing, letting the organic contours and retro rhythm carry the layout.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking 60s–70s poster lettering and playful counterculture graphics. Its bouncy silhouettes and quirky details read as friendly and comedic rather than formal, with an attention-grabbing, theatrical energy.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver immediate visual character through bold, soft-edged shapes and controlled irregularity. The intent is expressive impact and a nostalgic, groovy flavor for attention-forward typography rather than neutral reading text.
The design stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with intentionally irregular interior shapes and a slightly uneven baseline feel in text. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight may reduce clarity, while at larger sizes the quirky contouring becomes a key feature.